La película trata de Eloy, bandolero chileno y compañero de Joaquín Murieta, quien es buscado por la justicia en la frontera con Argentina. A pesar de que un escape parece imposible, en su desesperación huye sin un destino fijo.
The story, set at the end of the 19th century, revolves around the rivalry between two families of ancient peasant lineage, the Valladares and the evil Vilches who, out of greed and sentimental revenge, try to dispossess the true owners of their land. The Valladares defend theirs, ending the conflict with a melee between the two main rivals. There are duels, fires, chases, kidnappings, betrayals and deaths. There is also a romantic note, the costumbrista landscape, the laughable moment and the folk songs.
