In a society where family honor plays an important role and forced marriages remain the norm, what happens to a teenager who refuses to give in to a husband thrice her age? A young girl (Viyan) is forcibly given to a wealthy elder businessman (Haji Hemmo). When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, the respected elder looses face and becomes the laughing-stock of the town. In return, he punishes her by beating her and locking her up in the bedroom. The more the townsfolk mock him the harder he beats her. Meanwhile, a traveling young artist (Botan) tries to reach out to Viyan and elope with her. This leads to Haji Hemmo's resolve to kill her by setting her on fire. “One Candle, Two Candles” is populated with colorful characters and numerous subplots that tie in and merge at the climax of the film.