António, a factory worker of immense musical talent, is discovered by a business man who launches him as a singer. Nevertheless, this changes the man's life for better and for worst.
Jun 1964
After two years of fighting in Angola, Ilídio returns to the village where Mary, whom he considered his bride, is indifferent. She is convinced that she has a religious calling.
Mar 1965
The life of Fernando Farinha, from kid where he ran away to school - to sing the fado, and the condescension of the parents, although aspiring to have an "honest" job.
Jul 1963
João Eduardo, a young inexperienced doctor, takes up work in a village. The initial skepticism from the community gives place to esteem for the new physician after some well succeeded cases.
Jun 1963
Ribatejo - Maria Rosa, wife of a fearless cowboy, José, who was killed by a bull, makes her son Toino swear that he will never work with cattle again, for which he will be called a coward. Years later, having married Cacilda and isolated from his family, Toino breaks his promise when, in the countryside, he is forced once again to prove his bravery in order to save his son Quim, who is being pursued by an animal...
Jul 1964