Siti is a 29-year-old widow grieving at her late husband's grave with their children. Overcome with sadness, she realizes she must provide for her family and gets a job as a cook at a local restaurant. Siti works hard and her cooking becomes very popular, leading to increased wages. She saves diligently for her children's education. Years later, all of her children have graduated university, funded by scholarships and Siti's savings. Siti is now surrounded by her happy, successful family including grandchildren, having achieved her goal.