
Nesibe is the daughter of a poor family living in a suburb of Istanbul. She suffers violence and oppression in her family. Her only consolation is the glittering world of motion pictures.

An orphan, Yusuf, is adopted by Selahattin Bey, an idealistic district governor. Yusuf falls in love with Muazzez, the daughter of Selahattin Bey. When Shahir, the son of Hilmi Bey, wants to marry Muazzez, a great conflict arises ...