Newly out of prison, Matilda visits the rabbi to ask after her daughter, Raşel, whose fate rests with Çelebi, a nightclub manager with a vendetta.

Matilda's attempts to connect with Raşel come to naught. Selim reckons with an unwelcome visit ahead of his highly anticipated opening night.

Matilda tells Raşel about a family tragedy — but obscures a key truth. Raşel's involvement with İsmet sends Matilda over the edge.