Young Tiruddu returns home to his Sicilian village after completing his military service to find his fiancée, Lola, married to a rich and possessive businessman. But Lola soon provokes her former beau and Tiruddu succumbs to her charms. Santuzza, who is in love with Tiruddu is quick to inform the husband of Lola's infidelity.

Young Tiruddu returns home to his Sicilian village after completing his military service to find his fiancée, Lola, married to a rich and possessive businessman. But Lola soon provokes her former beau and Tiruddu succumbs to her charms. Santuzza, who is in love with Tiruddu is quick to inform the husband of Lola's infidelity.—Aline