An unexpected letter reminds a man that he was once voted "Most Likely To Succeed" by his graduating class. Even though both world wars have changed the course of his life, he realizes that he is not unhappy.

In the U.S. army, the friendship between two Mexican recruits is born of their shared love for music. Tragedy strikes the pair, leaving only one behind with no music left in him.

An auxiliary naval officer posted on night watch is forced to reflect on the life he left behind and his failed dreams.

An unemployed writer receives a Christmas card from a woman he knew briefly three years ago - the unexpected overture triggers him into sending a torrent of letters filled with confessions of love and declarations of indifference.

A mother saves up to buy an expensive gift for her absent son, hoping he will come home soon - but a chance conversation with strangers on the train forces her to come to terms with the reality that she may never see him again.