Antonio “Toni” Canova, a Spanish migrant worker, arrives in the south of France, hoping for a better life. He finds lodging in a boarding house owned by Marie, a kind-hearted woman who soon develops feelings for him. Tony secures a job at a quarry, toiling alongside other migrants. Struggling with the language and cultural barriers, he gradually adjusts to his new surroundings. Toni meets Josefa, a vibrant and beautiful woman working at the boarding house, and falls madly in love with her. However, Josefa is already entangled with an aggressive, jealous foreman named Albert, which makes things complicated.

Despite his growing affection for Josefa, Toni begins a relationship with Marie out of gratitude and convenience. His feelings for Josefa remain strong, fueling a simmering tension between him and Albert. Josefa's plight worsens as Albert becomes more controlling and abusive. As tensions escalate, complex emotional entanglements bind the characters in a web of desire, betrayal, and unfulfilled dreams. The relationships within this small working-class community grow increasingly strained, setting the stage for a dramatic series of events that challenge loyalties and push everyone involved towards crucial decisions that will profoundly alter their lives.