Annie an alluring lady catches the eye of old widower Leoncio The old man marries her after a short period of acquaintance Leoncios son Robert and daughter Marites disapprove of their fathers singlehanded decision leading to a conflict that causes the old mans fatal heart attack After Leoncios death Robert feels terribly sorry for Annie especially when he discovers that she is suffering from schizophrenia Soon Annies condition helps Leoncios children realize the essence of a family