Judy Parfitt

A New York City reporter returns to her hometown in Maine to support her estranged mother, who's been accused of murdering her longtime employer.

In order to support her family, 17 year old Griet becomes a maid in the house of Johannes Vermeer and soon attracts the master painter's attention. Although worlds apart in upbringing and social standing, Vermeer recognises her intuitive understanding of his work and slowly draws her into his mysterious world of art and passion.

Loyalties are divided when an internal affairs officer learns that those closest to him are running a black market passport ring.