In Turkey, several prisoners are granted furlough. One, Seyit Ali (Tarık Akan), travels to his house and finds that his wife (Şerif Sezer) has betrayed him and turned to prostitution. She was caught by her family and held captive for eight months in order for Seyit Ali to end her life in an honour killing. Though apparently determined at first, he changes his mind when his wife starts to freeze while travelling in the snow. Despite his efforts to keep her alive, he eventually fails. His wife's death relieves Seyit Ali from family pressure.