The village of Karatas has long been ruled by the criminal boss Poshaev, who provides shelter and work for the locals, but ruthlessly executes those who go against him. This is the case with the wife of the poor man Arzu, who tragically dies, and Arzu himself is placed under Poshaev's protection. The head of security is instructed to keep an eye on Arzu, but he seems too brokenhearted to consider revenge.