Lorella must marry Dr. Matteini, but when she goes to Naples to meet him, she meets Michele, who sings in restaurants. The fateful spark is ignited, and although Michele is poor, Lorella decides to marry him against his mother's wishes.
Antonio `Tonino` Squarciò
Squarcio, un pobre pescador italiano (Yves Montand) trata de sacar adelante a su familia practicando la pesca con dinamita - lanzando granadas al agua para capturar el marisco-. Desgraciadamente, llega al pueblo un nuevo jefe de la Guardia Costera, que está decidido a acabar con esa ilegal forma de pesca.
