Rhoda Julia, a bright 5-year-old in first grade, lives with her hardworking peasant farmer parents, who struggle financially to provide for their family's basic needs and education. Despite these challenges, Rhoda is fortunate to have good health, which has contributed to her academic success. However, due to financial constraints and the large number of school-going children in her family, she is often sent home for unpaid school fees, making her education uncertain despite her potential.