In a bright and nostalgic village in Eastern Europe, we follow the life of Lyudmila, a woman caught between the dictates of her heart and the harsh expectations of society. Harshly marked by the loss of her husband, her world crumbles, and loneliness envelops her like a shadow. As she navigates her new reality, she encounters a mysterious artist who arrives in the village in search of inspiration. His presence ignites a spark of life within her and invites her to rediscover the passion she once knew.
However, the path to happiness is fraught with obstacles: the pressure from her family to adapt to her mourning and the constant criticism from the community push her into a state of distress. Lyudmila's internal struggle becomes a battle between the desire to acknowledge her feelings and the need to meet social expectations. As the plot unfolds, we see how her encounters with the artist help her explore her repressed desires and confront her own demons.
The climax arrives in a powerful and emotional scene that culminates in a transformative decision that will change her life forever. With its delicate narrative, the film weaves themes of love, loss, and the search for feminine identity in a patriarchal era, offering a poignant portrait of the complexity of the human soul.