Dani es un joven con un gran conflicto interior que le paraliza: ama la música, pero tiene miedo a fracasar como su padre, y sufre pensando que es uno más, como su abuelo, por lo que decide no intentarlo escondiéndose en su autenticidad. Ese verano, entre su trabajo de camarero y las noches con los amigos, conocerá a Sandra. Con ella descubrirá la lucha de los cantantes anónimos, el amor y qué significa no ser uno más.
Beladona was the greatest star, or so she thought. Careless of her rural property, she lived by night countless adventures. From one such nights in the arms of a stage and movie producer, she begot her dear Lilás. Alas, six minutes after birth, the boy was taken from her and declared dead - due to the intrigue of the producer, who didn't want to recognize the child as his. Taken into custody by a surrogate mother, twenty years after the child grew into a man, who starts his education in the very fado (folk song, also meaning destiny) tavern where his real mother is. Beladona is still an attractive woman - and drama is round the corner.
Dona Elvira promises to get a job from José through the typical Portuguese wedge. In parallel, they are bizarre aspects and eccentric figures of the city life, including the tragedy of the actress Maria Alves.
