Samia Shariff was born in the late 1950s in France. She comes from a family of Algerian origin, whose father was a prosperous and respected businessman. Still in her teens, she was married against her will to a man who was much older. Her life, which was already a true purgatory in her own family, becomes a veritable hell, which lasted several years. Despite the prison erected around her, Samia, with her meager means, manages with tenacity and courage to free herself and make decisions that will transform her destiny. Today, in her adoptive country, she spends her days in happiness, peace and tranquility, surrounded by her large family.