A portrait of the relations between neighbours in a Lisbon courtyard. A story made of small episodes of humour, friendship, rivalry, love.

To shorten the way, Bonifácio Mendes a small-minded muleteer decides to cross the Mafra cover.

Mr. Silva has a dream: to live in the countryside and become a farmer. And one day it happens. He inherits a farm from an old aunt. But not everything will be roses, as Mr. Silva soon finds out...