Italy, late 19th century. Gemma Galgani is passionate about life, like millions of young people around the world. She always wanted to join a religious order, but destiny had something much more intense reserved for her.
Andrés and his 12 year old son Pedro live in a violent neighborhood in Caracas, but they hardly see each other. One day, Andrés comes home and finds out that Pedro has gotten himself in serious trouble after hurting a boy in a fight.
