Within a social dramatic framework, the events of the series revolve around a group of people who have several intertwined human relationships. It also discusses issues related to the Egyptian family through their dealings with each other or with the outside community.

The story of Metwalli who started his life from nothing, working for a textile merchant who trusted him a lot. After the merchant's death, Metwali marries his widow and soon controls her entire wealth. He becomes one of the biggest textiles merchants, and then marries one wife after another.