A respectable family falls into crisis when their vast apple orchard is ruined. Delgado, a wealthy industrialist from the North, arrives in the village, seemingly well-intentioned. Desperate to maintain appearances, Major and D. Lúcia introduce him to their innocent and eccentric daughter, Cilinha, who is solely focused on her singing lessons. Tempting him with the promise of a wealthy dowry, they remain unaware that Delgado is not quite who he appears to be…