After her father's death, Nefissa (17) is forced to accompany her mother to stay with one of the ladies of Tetouan upper class. As soon as she arrives at the big house, she develops a strong friendship with Fatouma, the granddaughter of the owner of the house. The two young women promise each other that they will never abandon each other and will share everything. But when Fatouma learns that Nefissa is about to get married, their relationship becomes strained and Fatouma tries everything she can to keep her friend.