BINTOU is a 29-year-old Chadian mother. A nurse by profession, she is married to KOUMA, 25, also a Chadian. Following the birth of their daughter ZARA, the two decide to settle in the family home of KOUMA in Chad, until he and his wife save enough money to buy a house. But living together turns out to be more difficult than expected for BINTOU who has trouble finding his place in this family and who suffers constant criticism from his stepmother. Fortunately, BINTOU has his job at the health center to flourish...