In a dusty corner of post-war Spain, a famous guerrilla fighter named Manuel (played by Gregory Peck) returns to his homeland after a period of exile. His arrival unleashes a whirlwind of emotions and tensions in a village marked by fear and repression. Manuel, who has become a legend of the resistance, seeks to avenge his father's death at the hands of a cruel officer, José (portrayed by Anthony Quinn), who has been a hunter of dissidents. The atmosphere in the village is thick and oppressive, with a fascist government unwilling to let the past torment them again.
As Manuel tries to reconnect with his community, he encounters a young woman, the beautiful and brave María (embodied by the unforgettable Carmen Sevilla), who has her own ambitions and dreams amidst the chaos. Together, they must find their place in a world where betrayal and loyalty are matters of life and death.
Surrounded by uncertain loyalties and dangerous challenges, Manuel faces his greatest enemy: not only the bullets from his pursuers but also his own internal demons and the painful truths of his past. In this intense dramatic thriller, the boundaries between good and evil blur as the characters fight for their ideals in a world where justice comes at a high price and what truly matters is surviving to see another day.