Marija B. is one of 36,000 Croatian women who work in Italy as nurses, housekeepers, and companions of elderly, ill, and disabled men and women. She has been doing this job for the last 17 years. At the moment, she is taking care of 80-year old Paola, which is a demanding responsibility that takes up most of her time. However, Marija’s family members are unaware of the sacrifices she has to make in order to provide them a comfortable life.