Ayka, a young Kyrgyz woman living in Moscow, is forced to confront the harsh realities of her existence when she abandons her newborn baby in a hospital and must navigate a desperate struggle to survive. With no money, no job, and no home, Ayka must decide how far she will go to provide for herself and her child, all while facing the threat of those who seek to exploit her vulnerability. Will she be able to find a way to overcome the impossible choices she faces, or will she succumb to the crushing weight of her circumstances?

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