In the early '90s, the Yugoslavian Government cancelled the autonomy of Kosovo, dissolved its Parliament and closed down the National Television. All institutional life was reorganized by the new authorities, while the majority of the citizens responded with peaceful demonstrations. During this terrible time, Fadili, who works as an archivist, has to choose between two options, knowing that both of them are wrong. He therefore involuntarily and unwillingly "swallows" the shame, endures the pressure bearing down from all sides and puts up with the bad reputation for only one reason: to provide for his family.

奇异的母子关系。母寡儿孤，母Marjo逾中年，儿Sami方少壮，母Marjo酗酒，儿Sami嗜药。母Marjo蝇苟酒中买醉，儿Sami狗且药里度日，两相混沌，伦常或许是可无可有的摆设。超乎之后，得到的是性福还是心安？