Mohsen plans to marry Atefeh and then travels to Shiraz to inform his parents about his engagement. Atefeh lives with her uncle. One day, Zhâleh, a cabaret singer, falls ill, and Atefeh’s uncle suggests that his niece perform at the cabaret in Zhâleh’s place. Reza, Mohsen’s friend, sees Atefeh at the cabaret, becomes suspicious of her, and asks her to stay out of Mohsen’s way.
