After learning that her sister-in-law Sveta was abandoned by her husband with two children, Alena’s husband Igor decides—without asking—that they should give Sveta Alena’s car. The problem is that the car belongs to Alena: she bought it herself, pays the loan, and uses it daily for work as an interior designer.
Igor argues that since they are married, everything is “shared property,” but he refuses to apply the same logic to his own car or his rental apartment. A serious conflict follows, during which Alena firmly defends her boundaries and even mentions divorce to show how unfair his reasoning is.
Sveta also pressures Alena, accusing her of selfishness. Despite guilt and family tension, Alena refuses to give up the car but continues helping in other ways—money, childcare, and transportation when possible.
Eventually, Igor apologizes and admits he was wrong to decide for her. Sveta later also apologizes and starts rebuilding her life independently. Alena realizes that protecting her work, property, and autonomy is not selfish—it’s necessary.
