Sophiya, a stunning young woman, is romantically involved with the affluent Turk, Hüseyin, without knowledge of his marital status. Sophiya's path crosses with Azamat, a hopeful immigrant from Kazakhstan who arrived in Istanbul years ago.
Sophiya, young and beautiful woman from Ukraine, finds her place under the Turkish sun. She becomes the girlfriend of the wealthy Turkish man Hussein, who is much older than her. However, Hussein turns out to be married. His wife, Chidem, learns of his love affair and hires people who injure Sophiya and throw her on the shores of the Black Sea. There, she is found by a homeless man, Azamat.Azamat came to Turkey for a better life many years ago. Coming back home to Kazakhstan is an impossible dream for him, as it would be a great shame. Azamat takes care of Sophiya in his shack. Sophiya recovers, and after unsuccessful attempts to return to her usual way of life, she finds herself by the sea again. Together with Azamat, they experience funny and adventurous situations in search of money and food. They rescue and stand up for each other as if they were brother and sister. Her new friend helps Sophiya realize that happiness lies in small things and in close relationships, rather than in beauty and luxury.According to the legend, in Azamat's native land, there is a place where a turtle lives under a tree. Happiness awaits those who are lucky enough to meet her. Azamat gets seriously ill. Risking her life, Sophiya finds a way to take him back to his homeland. They arrive in Azamat's native village, where he eventually passes away. Leaving the village, Sophiya passes by Azamat's abandoned house, where no one has been for a long time. On her way, she stops by a crooked tree, and a little turtle emerges from the grass towards her...
