In a village in Mexico, a humble woodcutter named Macario longs for a moment of happiness and satisfaction that allows him to leave behind his harsh life of hardship. Tired of misery, one day he decides to give himself a unique gift: to have a whole turkey for dinner just for himself, a delight he considers unattainable. When he finally manages to catch the turkey, he faces a moral dilemma: to share his feast with his family or to enjoy it in solitude. However, fate and his ambition lead him to an unexpected encounter with Death, who appears in a surprising manner and offers him an uncommon perspective on his existence.
From this encounter, Macario finds himself on a reflective journey where the power of life and death intertwines. As the repercussions of his decision unfold, he confronts the envious gaze of the powerful and the whims of fate. Through symbolism and elements of Mexican folklore, the plot unfolds a critique of social inequalities while, with a touch of magical realism, inviting reflection on the true desires of humanity. In this story filled with tensions, hope, and the inevitable death, Macario must discover what it truly means to be happy and, in the end, what makes us truly human in a world that is often cruel.