The lives of various Latin residents of New York City are depicted. A Puerto Rican family, two Mexicans, and their friends seek fortune without forgetting their roots and traditions.
Marta goes to Lorenzo's bar to bring Matías home. His father's untimely death and Elena's betrayal have left him bitter. As they leave, they are confronted by Pedro. Matías smashes a liquor bottle over the hunchback's head; for this, he is sentenced to one month in jail.
After successfully executing a robbery, a group of thieves start to unravel. At the same time, a priest is mistaken for one of the members. Will he break the seal of confession and reveal the identity of the guilty party in order to clear his name?
Pedro and Isabel disagree on the number of children they'll have when they get married. By contrasting the bustle of the city life with the more traditional agrarian life, the film provides an examination of several attitudes toward family planning.
