In Galicia, in northern Spain, Malvís, a frustrated day laborer who, fed up with his life, has become a clumsy bandit, tries to make a name for himself by robbing travelers passing through a forest inhabited by colorful characters.

Alfredo Landa
as Malvís

Tito Valverde
as Geraldo

Alejandra Grepi
as Hermelinda

Encarna Paso
as Juanita Arruallo

Miguel Rellán
as Fiz de Cotovelo

Luma Gómez
as Marica da Fame

Amparo Baró
as Amelia Roade

Alicia Hermida
as Gloria Roade

Laura Cisneros
as Pilara

José Esteban Alenda
as Fuco