A student (Arfandi) is very depressed, for being known as a bastard child or “anak haram”, the original title of Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s story, on which the film is based on. Only one of the teachers (Frans Harahap) is understanding and willing to help.

Maryani who loves Hartono, her childhood friend. But because she could never express it, compared to her younger sister, Rusmini. Maryani had to let Hartono marry Rusmini.