A Double Life

The story follows Žofka, a village girl who moves to Prague seeking a better life. She falls in with Rudolf Slaba, whose reckless behavior leads to a downward spiral. After the birth of her child, Žofka is left to fend for herself, ultimately turning to begging and facing imprisonment despite her innocence.

After her release, Žofka faces despair and contemplates drowning herself and her child. However, fate intervenes when she is taken in by Mrs. Robová, leading to an unexpected inheritance. Returning to her village, Žofka marries Jan Rokyta, but remains haunted by her past and the child she believes she has lost. The film intertwines her story with that of Jaroslav Beneš, who becomes entangled with Jitřenka, revealing a poignant connection as the tale unfolds in Prague and beyond.