An expedition goes missing in the snowy mountains, a man is found dead. As the investigation proceeds, a 15-year-old case, in which a sister of the dead man's friend was burnt to death, surfaces. Another body is found, and the mystery deepens.
Filmmaker Jafar Panahi and actor Behnaz Jafari travel to a tiny village after receiving a plea for help from a girl whose family has forbidden her from studying acting. Amusing encounters abound, but they soon discover that the local hospitality is rivaled by the desire to protect old traditions.