Amid the bustle of a Tiflis market in the early twentieth century, the plight of a young man newly released from prison unfolds, marked by hardship and uncertainty. His encounters with compatriots, old acquaintances, and everyday city life illuminate questions of poverty, social distrust, and human dignity. Through the young man’s silence and Abel’s businesslike attitude, we see how difficult it is to ask for help when the past has become a stigma and solidarity a commodity.
