Reconstruction of the historical episode of the Inconfidência Mineira (Minas Conspiracy).

The love misadventures of a teacher, a woman who gives up living in a big city in order to teach country children how to read and write.

Luizinho is a young man passionate about Flamengo, fortunate enough to have his education paid for by the club, and plays in the team's lower divisions. A pupil of Rubens, the two compete for a spot on the professional team. Until Rubens introduces his friend to the woman he's in love with, Maria Helena. The problem is that she was Luizinho's childhood sweetheart, and the encounter rekindles their passion. A conflict begins between the two players that will be decided on the field.