In a small town ravaged by the Great Depression, a group of young friends struggles to find their place in the world. With dreams of great adventures and a bright future, they find themselves trapped in a cycle of precarious jobs and broken promises. One of them, a talented but disillusioned mechanic, discovers his passion for repairing old cars, especially a battered Model T. As the days go by, his relationship with his friends is put to the test when one of them, a hopeless dreamer, decides that an underground race is the solution to their financial problems.
Tensions rise as the competition heats up and the stakes increase, pushing camaraderie to the brink of collapse. While the adrenaline of racing jeopardizes their friendships, the young woman in the group, a fervent advocate for legality and morality, tries to keep them on the right path. Amidst this whirlwind of emotions and conflicts, the reality of their situation becomes increasingly evident, and each must decide what matters more: the dream of freedom that racing offers or loyalty to their friends.
With a tense atmosphere and a touch of comedy, this story reflects the struggle of a lost generation trying to get by in a country that seems to offer them no opportunities, through sweat and camaraderie. In the end, they will discover that true triumph is not always measured in speed, but in the ability to move forward together.