Kolj is a community leader in an Albanian mountain village. He did a favor to his friend, the rich merchant from Vranje, Haji Trifun, which is related to dark political affairs, but refused the gifts he offered him. He is already asking that he, Kolj, tell him what he wants when he likes it.
Haji Trifun is not happy about that, because he does not know what he can expect from Kolje in an agreement for which he does not know the payment. When Kolj finally tells him what he wants from him, Haji Trifun is faced with a big dilemma that can seriously shake his family.