Alberto is born in wartime, where his father dies a hero. He grows up effeminate. His mother sends him to military college where Fernando bullies him, but they become friends. When war comes, he has to face his fears.

Young doctor falls in love with a nurse, but his parents insist he marry someone from his own economic class.

A law student falls in love with a rich woman who is solicited by a false extortionist count. Set during the beginning of the 20th century.