The events take place in Kuwait in the 1940s before the advent of oil, and the story of a shy love in the conservative society between Mary and Khalifa, and the obstacles they face.
A play that revolves around the lives of two parents from two different social classes, namely (Bou Fariala) with his son and daughter, who are from the wealthy class, and (Bou Hilan) with his son (Hilan), who are from the poor class, but they are neighbors and brothers.
A married man suffers from the tyranny and tyranny of his wife's mother and its great influence on her, so he tries in various ways to urge his wife to form her independent personality, and get rid of her mother's influence, which may negatively affect their relationship.