The boatman's daughter loves a university student who comes from Seoul to take a rest. After marrying her, he goes to America to study. She takes charge of an unfamiliar household in addition to living with her husband's family. To make matters worse, she goes to jail due to her brother's faults. After being released from prison, she returns to hometown. She gives birth to a baby daughter and dies there. After returning home from America, he prays for her before her grave and goes up to Seoul with his daughter.