Aniela, the first Romanian costume drama, tells the story of young Aniela Elefterios who thought she had it all: a promising future and a fiancé of noble descent. But her father's unexpected death will change her life forever and will put her against a society where conventions are all that matters.

Maruca Elefterios, Aniela's mother, in a final attempt to save her daughter, sells the few properties left to a wealthy upstart Dumitru "Mitica" Laptaru whose only desire is to climb the social ladder. But behind appearances, infidelities and secrets mark their lives.

Radu Vulturesco, the eldest son of the Vulturesco couple, believes in love and dares to stand up to the conventions of the time. He falls in love with Aniela Elefterios, with her candour and innocence, and lives unaffected of the strict regulations of the period. But even if his love will overpass the unwritten laws of the society, they will have to face terrible obstacles.

Under the mask of appearances, hides Aretia Belciugesco, a fine lady. Madame Belciugesco founded the Institute for Supporting Young Women and poses as a great philanthropist. But Nutzi, Tantzi, Yvone and Natalie are far from being happy in the Institute.

Niculina, the ironing lady in Aretia's house and her father, Costica, came all the way from Husi to escape poverty, but the only place they have managed to find is at Belcigesco's Mansion.

Costica's desire is for his daughter to marry a hard-working and devoted man, as is the green grocer Panait. But Niculina's Heart will be forever given to Stere Antoniade, who will jeopardize his future and career for the woman he loves.
Will love be stronger than the secrets of the past?