Targeted for her beauty and pilloried by members of her own village, Marigo, a poor and orphaned young woman, flees from her humble but hostile birthplace to seek refuge in the bosom of the hectic city of Athens. But, there, more punishment awaits, as so-called friends, horrible bosses, and interesting, yet cold-blooded acquaintances will all attempt to exploit the unsuspecting and gullible country girl, keeping sending her back to square one. Can love put an end to Marigo's ordeals?