A young peasant falls in love with his American boss, creating nothing but trouble for his Mexican girlfriend and his family.

When he lands a job as a telephone operator, Capulina -- legendary Mexican funnyman Gaspar Henaine -- quickly discovers that he can get the best gossip in town by eavesdropping on callers' private conversations. But when he uses these juicy tidbits to help a local newspaper boost its circulation, he unleashes a firestorm of scandal that threatens to ruin him. Gilberto Martínez Solares directs this comedy.

Elderly sea captain charms and delights an audience of children, telling them stories about the high adventures he experienced when he was young.