Lieutenant Borikow secretly marries the beautiful Sonia, unaware of the existence of Daniloff, her Nihilist lover, who is in prison. The man escapes, confronts and upbraids her. With her child she takes refuge in a restaurant. The place is raided, a fight ensues, Sonia is accused of shooting a soldier, tried and condemned. That her husband may not be involved, she asserts that Daniloff (who has committed suicide) is the father of her child. The little one is cared for by some kindhearted people, and Sonia joins the wretched crowd tramping to Siberia. Borikow, whose parents are irritated by his infatuation, is distracted on hearing his wife's confession but feels she has sacrificed herself for his sake. Ultimately, he secures her pardon but finds she has escaped, been recaptured, and is about to be shot. His timely arrival brings happiness for both. Written by The Bioscope - December 2, 1926

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