In the story, this northeastern woman is personified by Xanxa, chubby and friendly, who without having much hope that her life will improve, will try her luck in the big city. It is in the urban environment that she meets Bob, aspiring actor, only child, rich boy, handsome, spoiled and loved by his father Cachorrão. These two characters Xanxa and Bob, with completely different lives and expectations, live a great love.

In the fictional Poço Fundo, politics and affection mingle in saga against corruption. Cleonice decides to run for mayor while her son, Valdir, pays his respects to a philanthropic institution and ends up falling in love with a girl.