In a small post-war town in the United States, two sisters who once lived a life of luxury find themselves trapped in economic hardship following their family's ruin. The eldest, with strong determination, struggles to uphold the family reputation while seeking a job to support her younger sister, who feels lost and filled with resentment over the circumstances that have led them to this situation. As the elder sister attempts to secure work in a world that discriminates against her class and background, the younger sister becomes entangled with the wrong crowd and a group of bohemian youth, leading her into a life of excess and disdain for her past.
As the tension between the sisters intensifies, their paths diverge further. The elder becomes obsessed with the desire to reclaim her former life, while the younger immerses herself in a world of parties and carefree living. However, life has a way of confronting decisions: a public scandal reveals the family's secrets, forcing them to come together and face the truth about their dreams and aspirations. In an emotional climax, they must decide whether their blood ties are stronger than the choices that have led them to their tragic present, thus challenging the expectations of society and their own hearts.