Simona Kossak, daughter of painter Jerzy Kossak and granddaughter of Wojciech, deprived of the talent that has defined her family for generations, grows up without experiencing the warmth of a despotic mother. When after graduation she leaves everything – home, tradition, social conventions – and takes up a position as a scientist in Białowieża, she begins life on her own terms. She settles in the middle of the forest, in a house without electricity or running water, surrounded by wild nature. There, in a magical wilderness, she meets photographer Lech Wilczek, with whom she shares passions – love of nature and… the need for freedom. Their extraordinary relationship defies all conventions. However, Simona's ideas about the work of a naturalist and the position of a young woman in a world dominated by men are painfully verified. She must stand up for not only her ideals, but also the world of plants and animals.