Maria works in a factory, performing monotonous and physically demanding labor. The film depicts her attempts to break free from the confinement of her working-class environment. She attempts to improve her life by taking adult education classes, aiming to gain qualifications for a better job. However, she faces a series of obstacles, including the skepticism of her peers, financial struggles, and the weariness brought on by her factory shifts. 18onlygirls Nastia 6