In a picturesque Indian village, the life of a fighting mother unfolds in an adverse context filled with challenges. This woman, embodying the essence of resilience, is a peasant who faces poverty and oppression with dignity and determination. After the death of her husband in a conflict, she is forced to raise her two children alone while trying to maintain a household in a land that seems to work against her.
The story becomes more complicated when one of her sons, tempted by a life of crime and rebellion, strays from the principles she has tried to instill in them. In contrast, her other son seeks to do good and follow the path of honor. Throughout the narrative, tensions heighten as they confront the brutality of unscrupulous landowners and the injustices of the social system affecting the peasants. Throughout the plot, the mother embodies the struggle for survival, facing not only external difficulties but also the philosophical decisions she must make when her own children become enemies.
The film is a powerful portrait of maternal love, sacrifice, and the realities of life in rural India during the time, echoing universal themes that resonate to this day. Through her struggle, she becomes a symbol of hope and strength for her community, courageously challenging adversity.