Sabino, born Portuguese, has lived in Brazil since he was a child. He has a twin brother who lives in Lisbon and writes inviting him to go to Portugal.

Pirola is a poor guy who lives with his son Ze in a hovel on his boss's farm. One day, Pirola is surprised by the visit of an old friend who, feeling that the hour of his death approaches, decides to present him with a bag full of money.