Magdalena Ralcheva
At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in the Rhodope Mountains, Meto, an orphan, falls in love with Hatta—the headstrong and charismatic daughter of the wealthy Sharko. Meto was raised by his stern uncle, Adil. Bosha, a folk healer and Meto’s trusted friend, acts as an intermediary between them. On the day of her wedding to an unwanted suitor, Hatta runs off with Meto. However, upon seeing the furious wedding guests, Meto panics and flees. Adil steps in and claims responsibility, declaring that he is the man she ran away with. After a confrontation with the intended groom, Hatta decides to stay with Adil.News arrives from the city, sent by Meto’s wife. She wants to know if he is alive. Meto gives a clear sign that he has made his choice: he prefers to be dead to his family and to remain with Hata until the end of his days…
