In a rural Filipino village, two brothers, Ellis and Lorenzo, grapple with familial loyalty and personal ambition against a backdrop of tradition and paternal expectation. They live under the stern hand of their father, who favors Ellis for his adherence to farm life while dismissing the rebellious Lorenzo. The simmering tension between favored Ellis and rebellious Lorenzo spurs a growing rivalry intensified by the brothers’ affections for the compassionate and alluring Lena, who inadvertently becomes a symbol of their contrasting aspirations and desires. The family dynamics are further complicated by the brothers' mother, whose attempts to maintain peace unravels in the face of deep-seated resentment.

As political unrest brews in the larger society, it mirrors the escalating strife within the household. Each brother seeks a different path: Ellis remains tied to familial duties, striving for approval as he works tirelessly on the farm, while Lorenzo yearns for freedom and adventure beyond the confines of the village. This conflict reaches a boiling point when various external pressures test their loyalties both to each other and their family heritage. As their lives inevitably collide through heightened emotions and buried secrets, this tale of sibling rivalry examines the complex interplay of love, jealousy, and destiny within the fabric of familial bonds.