The sudden death of his father at a dinner party organized on the eve of Alakbar's wedding, which is about to be married, creates an atmosphere of mourning instead of celebration, setting the rest of the film on a family's grieving and reliving emotions.
Returning home after 6 years in prison, Rasul realizes that nothing will ever be the same. His biggest wish is to see Gunel again, whom he left alone years ago. If such a thing is possible...