Jagna, a peasant girl, finds herself trapped in an unwanted marriage to the affluent, older farmer Boryna, while her heart belongs to his son, Antek. As she navigates her new life, Jagna becomes a target of jealousy and scorn from the local community. Determined to maintain her sense of self, she faces the challenges of her circumstances head-on, striving to assert her independence amidst societal pressures and personal turmoil. The struggle for autonomy unfolds against a backdrop of love, conflict, and the complexities of rural life.