Alex loves his grandmother very much; she is a confidante and a source of support for his worries, and he feels taken seriously by her. When his grandmother is attacked and robbed by teenagers, Alex naturally wants to report the incident to the police; moreover, he believes he has recognized the two boys. However, his grandmother stops him. She even makes him promise to keep silent about the incident. Her fear of being taken to a home by Alex's parents as incapable of living independently is too great. The promise Alex makes to his grandmother becomes a nightmare for him. Soon, he is threatened by the boys. They will only leave his grandmother alone if he steals from elderly women for them. Thus, Alex becomes an accomplice, and his situation is hopeless. He cannot confide in anyone—who would believe a thief? Only the fateful...