In 1935, Louisa Durrell, a widow facing financial difficulties and a life in disarray, chooses to relocate from England to the Greek island of Corfu with her four children—three boys and a girl. Upon arrival, they settle into a rundown, electricity-free house that is falling to pieces. However, Corfu offers an affordable lifestyle and a picturesque setting, allowing the Durrell family to embark on a journey of creating a new life filled with challenges, adventures, and new relationships.