The film tells the story of Makvala, a shepherdess who is forced into marriage with Bok'aul Gela but cannot forget her love for Onise.
She escapes from her husband, but according to the laws of the community, she is brought back to her family.
Soon, Makvala is found dead, and the crime is blamed on the priest, who is exiled.
The priest is acquitted, but the papers granting his release do not reach him before he dies in exile.
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