Sarah is a determined and bright 9-year-old third-grader, the third of four children. Her hardworking peasant farmer parents struggle to make ends meet with modest, weather-dependent incomes, which affects both their ability to cover the family's basic needs and to pay for school expenses. As a result, Sarah's education is often interrupted by unpaid school dues a challenge that jeopardizes her dream of becoming a teacher to help her family and community.
