A young mute woman, living in a small village, is expecting a baby. Her husband is at the same time writing a novel and using the villagers as his characters. In the creative process, reality and imagination are constantly intertwined.
In the village, the woman's pregnancy is celebrated with colorful decorations and music. The local priest visits her to bless the baby and the couple, who are both excited about the arrival of their child.
As the pregnancy progresses, the husband becomes increasingly consumed by his writing, often leaving the woman alone in the house. She begins to feel isolated and disconnected from her community, which she finds difficult to cope with.
One day, while the woman is out walking in the village, she overhears a conversation between the villagers about the upcoming birth of a new child. They discuss how they will celebrate the baby's arrival, and the woman realizes that she has been forgotten.
Feeling betrayed and abandoned, the woman leaves the village without explanation. As she walks away, she is met by a group of villagers who have heard her story. They offer to take her back to the village, but she refuses, feeling humiliated by their lack of support.
The woman eventually returns to her husband's home, where he greets her warmly and apologizes for his behavior. However, he still struggles to connect with her emotionally, and the couple's relationship deteriorates.
Despite their differences, the woman remains pregnant, and the villagers continue to visit her regularly, bringing food and gifts. The couple eventually decides to give up on the novel and focus solely on raising their child.
Years pass, and the villagers continue to visit the woman and her family, always offering support and comfort. The woman now has a healthy baby boy, and the villagers celebrate with joyous music and feasts.
In the end, it is clear that the woman's isolation was caused by her husband's lack of empathy and understanding. Despite their differences, she was able to find love and support from the community around her.