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As Benjamin’s adventures take him further away from the confines of the retirement home, he finds success as a boat janitor, and later he becomes a skilled crew member on various ships. His journey is marred by the experience of World War II, where he witnesses both the horrors of war and fleeting moments of beauty in life—the complexities of human emotions, friendships, and fleeting romances.
One significant love affair takes place in Russia with an Englishwoman named Elizabeth, where their connection deepens amidst stories of adventure and heartache. Their relationship, however, is cut short by the onset of war, leaving Benjamin with the bittersweet memories of love that rises and falls like the tides.