Shanivka is a small village cut off from the big world, it lives its secluded life that resembles a disturbing dream. A quarter of a century ago there was a prosperous collective farm, but civilization retreated from this region long ago leaving behind nothing but ruins. Those who could do it left the village a long time ago. And here, in this field covered with wild grass, love germinates and grows, love wild and prickly, like a thistle bush.

A quiet and offish teenage girl fell in love with a married man. The village cannot accept their love, and therefore they are doomed to either exile or death.