Liliana's father, a petty clerk in Sofia, dies. His sixteen year old daughter, still in high school, is left without any means. Her father's former chief, an old bachelor, begins to look after her. He takes advantage of the situation and sleeps with Liliana. She is expelled from school and become a prostitute. The girl is taken ill but continues work as an artist's model in different studios. In one of them she meets Kamen. He comes from a wealthy peasant family. in town he poses for artists dressed in a national costume. Kamen falls in love with Liliana. Soon after he visits her at home. He learns that she is seriously ill. The girl lives in a wretched poverty. Liliana tells him the story of her life. Kamen offers to take her to the village where the fresh air will her to recuperate. She agrees. Kamen and Liliana are already married. In the beginning his mother is rather cool towards the girl but little by little her trust is won. Work in the open, peaceful life and Kamen's love help...