Luda is a strong woman who carries an exorbitant burden on fragile shoulders. She fights with her husband's drunkenness, brings up children, helps her friend and patiently stomachs her mother-in-law. But fate seems to test the heroine for strength, and the next blow is not a small-time trouble, but a real tragedy. Luda's husband tragically dies in a fire, and the house burns down. As if running amuck, her close ones drop their masks and betray the heroine - the mother-in-law refuses to give her shelter, and the best friend drives her into the street out of stupid jealousy. Will Luda be able to overcome all misfortunes and start life anew?