In a fort in the middle of the Pampa, their commander Hilario Castro decides to bring women from Buenos Aires, for deserting soldiers.

The life, hardships, love affairs, triumphs and failures of the world-renowned tango singer Carlos Gardel.

Evocation of the Carnival of 1912 and of 1940 through 4 characters: an entrepreneur and three singers.

A group of homeless people pose as millionaires and occupy a luxurious house.