During the feudal periods long time ago, women were barred from entering schools and receiving education. Engtay, a young girl is determined to gain higher education. She disguises herself as a man and travels to a large town to continue her studies. On the way to school, she meets Sampek, a poor but studious young lad. She falls for his almost immediately but is only treated as a "brother" by her beau. When Engtay finally discloses her real identity to the dim-witted Sampek, her love is reciprocated. Yet life is not a bed of roses, especially not so for the lovers who belong to two different social classes. Engtay's father has arranged a marriage between Engtay and a rich landlord named Macun. On learning the news, the broken hearted Sampek falls ill and dies shortly, leaving behind Engtay who is devastated and helpless. On her wedding day before she is sent to Macun, she stops to pray before Sampek's grave.
Suddenly, the tombstone breaks open and Engtay jumps into it without hesitation. The grave shuts up and when Macun orders the servants to excavate the grave, Engtay is no where to be found. And all that is left are two butterflies hovering about the grave with much grace and bliss...
