Maya works as programmer at a research institute. Being one of the youngest she is likely to be made redundant by the forthcoming personnel cutback. She decided to ask Ventsi for help, a childhood friend of her brother. He is associate professor and one of founders of the institute. Ventsi finds himself in an awkward position which requires him to stand by his principles or help Maya who is divorced and has a young son to care for. The director of the institute decides to take advantage of Ventsi's vulnerable position and use Maya's weakness. He asks her to sign a document which he will use against Ventsi and she complies...