Helena Ortiz, returns to her village to recover the daughter she abandoned. Doña Lola, her mother, refuses to hand her over. The girl runs away. Despite the pain of the past, women come together to find her and forgiveness along the way.
Three convicted criminals escape from prison carrying only a güiro, a tambor and an accordion. During their journey, they meet with a bunch of interesting characters and are forced to use their musical skills to help them get home.