Four characters live on a remote farm. However, the events taking place at the farm reflect what is happening in the country. The main character, Fatma, represents the struggle of Egyptians. She is torn between tradition, represented by her husband Hassan, the guardian of the farm, a need for rebellion and renewal represented by her lover Ali, Hassan's cousin, who escaped from prison, and the corruption and greed of the riche elite, symbolized by the owner of the farm, Mourad.