In the tumultuous context of a small town in the early 20th century, we meet a traditionally conservative couple, where the woman's role is completely relegated to the decisions and desires of her husband. The plot follows a housewife whose life seems to revolve around her husband, a man of letters who aspires to fame and success in the literary world. However, her daily life takes an unexpected turn when she begins to discover her own desire for independence and personal fulfillment.
As the husband immerses himself in his own ego, the wife starts making decisions that challenge the social expectations of her time. The lack of recognition for her talent and the search for a space of her own in the world lead her to fight for a voice that has been silenced for years. The film unfolds emotional tension, showing how her internal struggle intertwines with the pressure of social conventions and the fear of judgment.
Through moments of revelation and confrontations, the story becomes a journey of self-discovery and liberation. Set against a backdrop of criticism of the gender roles of the time, this fascinating masterpiece from 1914 turns into a powerful narrative about a woman's desire to be recognized in her own skin, leaving behind a past chained by external demands.