A young girl named Sarah finds a golden earring in the desert. She tries to find the person who lost the earring, even though she really wants to keep it. She would love to buy a horse. Her mother becomes ill and her father needs extra money to pay for the medical expenses. He is planning to sell their sheep but Sarah does not want to give up the sheep. She makes a big decision based on her love for her family. She learns that there are no objects that can replace her family.