The tale of an Igorot maiden who falls in love with a man from the city. They insist on being married despite the protests of their families. The Igorot maiden suffers years of constant humiliation from her Manila in-laws, who ridicule her provincial mountainside lifestyle and dress. Finally, the couple moves to her family's territory where the groom is felled by the ax of a clan member.—Ati atihan - Mother of All Philippine Festivals