After the death of her husband, Lilia's life revolves solely around her teenage daughter, Salma. While looking for Salma late one night, Ella Lilia stumbles across a belly-dancing cabaret, and although initially reserved and taken aback by the culture of the place, Ella Lilia is constantly drawn to it. She befriends one of the belly dancers and is encouraged to dance for the audience. Lilia also begins an affair with one of the cabaret musicians, who, without both of them separating, is also making Salma fall in love.