Plot: Laxmi lives a poor lifestyle in a
small village in India along with
her husband, Kishtaya, who is
a deaf-mute. Both husband and
wife work for the wealthy
landlord. The landlord's son,
Surya, has to cancel his studies
and return home to look after
the estate, as well as formalize
his marriage to Saroj, the girl he
was compelled to get married to
when he was very young.
Shortly thereafter Kishtaya is
apprehended stealing toddy
from the fields, is severely
beaten, left senseless, and
when he recovers he absconds,
leaving Laxmi alone to fend for
herself. Surya finds her
attractive and starts an intimate
relationship with her, much to
the chagrin of the rest of the
family. Things only get worse
when Saroj moves in to live with
Surya - compelling him to make
a final decision about a visibly
pregnant Laxmi.