Chung-Hee, a housewife, is raped by two young men on her way home. While resisting their attack, she bites off one man′s tongue. Ironically, he charges her with assault and she is arrested. On trial, she is venomously desecrated and debased, personally and sexually. To her disbelief, the judge declares her guilty. Although granted a suspended sentence, everyone still avoids her and vicious rumours begin to circulate. When even her own husband treats her coldly, she decides to kill herself. But when a woman attorney challenges Chung-Hee to appeal, can she re-establish her dignity?