In a small town, the lives of the inhabitants are shaken by the arrival of a charismatic outsider who awakens the curiosity and hidden desires of the residents. Among them is Mary, a well-educated young woman of good principles, who feels an undeniable attraction to the stranger. However, Mary’s stepfather, a possessive and jealous man, opposes this friendship, relying on his daughter’s supposed purity to protect his reputation.
As the relationship between Mary and the outsider intensifies, moral conflicts arise that bring to light the secrets and hypocrisies of the community. The outsider, with his outlook on life, raises uncomfortable questions about the true nature of “good” and “evil.” Tensions escalate when the stepfather's jealousy turns into violence, prompting Mary to question her path and her values.
In a dramatic turn, the town faces a crisis that will test everyone's integrity, leading the characters to a crossroads between desire and the expression of their true identity. Mary’s struggle to break free from the chains of oppression and find her own way becomes the centerpiece of this intense and provocative story, echoing the eternal dilemmas between tradition and self-sufficiency.