The story is set in Sardinia and revolves around the lives of Giovanna Era and her husband, Costantino Ledda. Giovanna and Costantino are a poor but loving couple. However, their lives take a tragic turn when Costantino is wrongfully accused of murder and sentenced to prison.Faced with the prospect of a long and uncertain wait for her husband’s return, Giovanna succumbs to societal pressures and divorces Costantino, remarrying a wealthy and unscrupulous man named Brontu Dejas. This decision is driven by both the economic hardship she faces and the influence of her family and community.