A young student, who has graduated as a doctor from a foreign university, comes back to Bulgaria, to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgarian town, in early 20th century. His parents want him to marry a rich, but sickly young woman. He, instead, falls in love with beautiful maid Marina. Their happiness does not last long, as the doctor yields to his parents' demands. Abandoned, but proud, Marina finds a worthy path in life - she dedicates her time to the sick and wounded.