In 1933, a young woman departs from her rural hometown with aspirations of becoming a writer in the bustling city. She secures a position as a maid for an older man who owns a printing business; he soon begins to pursue her romantically. They marry, but his fervent expressions of love quickly fade into indifference. Amid escalating political unrest within the nation, their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of societal division, exposing the toxic dynamics that develop amidst the turbulent times.