In a Jewish village in Eastern Europe, a young woman is determined to break free from the restrictive roles placed on her gender. Deeply passionate about studying the Talmud, she defies the prohibitive traditions that forbid women from participating in such scholarly pursuits. Driven by a thirst for knowledge and a devotion to her late father, she decides to disguise herself as a man, adopting her brother's identity to gain admission into a yeshiva, a religious school that exclusively educates young men.

As she navigates this male-dominated environment, she befriends a fellow student who is unaware of her true identity. Her disguise becomes increasingly difficult to maintain as she grapples with her growing feelings and the complexities of the relationships she forms. Complications arise when the friend's fiancée becomes involved, leading to a tangled web of emotions and social expectations. As her concealed identity puts her at greater risk, she must balance her pursuit of education with the inevitable revelation that could jeopardize everything she holds dear.