Mario Soffici's last film. The story is about a beautiful young woman who is criticized by the town's old gossip women and is defended by a generous priest. She has an amorous relationship with a young orphan.
A drifter named Candelario asks to spend the night at the hacienda of Don Lazaro. Once there, he gets the offer to stay and work as a laborer with a fixed salary. Over time, Candelario is gaining the confidence of his employer, and becomes indispensable. The situation will change radically when Don Lazarus discovers that Candelario is having a love affair with his wife.
Plaquita, the widow of a Paraguayan officer, rescues a wounded sergeant who has been a companion of her husband. She takes care of him and nurtures him back to health. But they only have one hope, to keep fighting for Paraguay against the Argentine Army.
A Paraguayan peasant woman who arouses passions in men falls in love with a criminal, consequently she has to face various situations to cope with the relationship.
Against the reality of her own death, Sandra comes back to life hoping to reunite with her family. However, their desire to be together will keep them trapped in a mystery between day and night.
A ship supposedly loaded with toys from the East, sails to the south coast of Argentina while hiding, inside its false bottom, a deathly load of radioactive residue