The film refers to the romance between a young mechanic of humble working background and a university student from a well-to-do family of professionals who face the difficulties originated in their different social origins.

A young man lives on the islands of the Delta del Tigre and remembers how his family defended themselves against invading outlaws.

A small town girl arrives in the city to study literature and philosophy, she stays in a house inhabited by a family in decline.

A humble woman breaks her relationship with her boyfriend and dedicates herself to taking care of her siblings, as they grow up she is left alone.