Summary
A destitute young woman keeps vigil at her dying mother’s bedside when a mysterious visitor appears. He presents an unusual offer: marry a complete stranger, and her family’s future will be secured. The only condition is that she must leave with her new husband into the depths of the forest. Though she refuses at first, her mother’s worsening health forces her to reconsider. With time slipping away, she faces an agonizing choice between safety and the unknown.