Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?
Elenco: Carmen Maura , Andrés Pajares , Gabino Diego , José Sancho , Armando De Razza , Mario De Candia , Miguel Rellán , Edward Zentara , Rafael Díaz , Chema Mazo , Antonio Fuentes , Mario Martín , Emilio del Valle , Silvia Casanova , Alfonso Guirao , Felipe García Vélez , Félix Pardo , Manuel Millán , Víctor Manuel Mendoza , Francisco Ferrer , Gabriel Moreno , José Hernán Rincón , Ecuador Rubio , Jesús Pinto , Benjamín Torrijo , Teodoro Vinagre , Luis Barco , César Burgos , Joaquín Sánchez , Rafael Checa , José Susi , Pascual Villaescusa , Josu Ormaetxe , Rafael Palmero Jr. .