In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.

Alfredo Landa
as Paco, El Bajo

Terele Pávez
as Régula

Belén Ballesteros
as Nieves

Juan Sachez
as Quirce

Susana Sánchez
as La Niña Chica

Francisco Rabal
as Azarías

Ágata Lys
as Doña Pura

Agustín González
as Don Pedro

Juan Diego
as Señorito Iván

Mary Carrillo
as Señora Marquesa