Born and raised in a New York Hasidic community, Esty feels tormented after a fruitless first year of marriage; she runs away to Berlin and finds new freedom.

In Berlin, Esty's friends challenge many of her longheld beliefs but also provide a safe space to explore new ways of being; Yanky and Moishe search for Esty.

As Moishe gathers evidence against Esty, she realizes she needs help to audition for the scholarship she desperately needs.

Moishe confronts Esty in a brutal fashion, sending her running to Leah for help; after Esty has her audition, she and Yanky have it out.