Irina seems to be a happy woman: she has a loving husband, two children, and a good job. But one day, Irina falls head over heels in love with Anatoly. The feeling is so strong that Irina decides to leave her family. She has no idea what consequences this will have... Her husband dies of a heart attack. Her children reject her, and she goes to a convent in a state of confusion. Meanwhile, her lover takes on the responsibility of raising her children...