A young woman in her thirties cares for her paralyzed husband in a war-torn country, abandoned by his comrades and brothers. She shares her true feelings with him, revealing her childhood, suffering, and desires. Her words bring about a change in her husband, who becomes a symbol of protection, shielding her from unhappiness. As she waits for his recovery, she finds refuge with her aunt, a prostitute, and begins a relationship with a young soldier.
The Patience Stone
A woman in a war-torn country cares for her husband, who was left a quadriplegic after being shot in the neck, and abandoned by his comrades and family. She eventually finds the courage to express herself to him in ways she never could before.