Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. She becomes the most highly requested henna artist -- and confidante -- to the wealthy women. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own. As she pursues her dream, she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow -- a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened.