Sarah Balabagan (Vina Morales) a 14-year old goes to work in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates or "Saudi", then an umbrella term for countries in the Middl East among Overseas Filipino Workers.

Balabagan a minor, lied about her age so she can work abroad. She receives unsolicited sexual advancements from her employer and his family. In one episode, Balabagan killed her employer who was attempting to rape her.

She was put on trial and was charged for manslaughter in a secular court, but the employer's family appealed who called for a death penalty for Balabagan. She was sentenced to death by an Islamic court. Her case became a publicized and the Philippine government attempted to save her from death row. Her sentenced was reduced to a year of imprisonment and 100 lashes following an appeal to the royal family.