Mateo, an ex-convict, travels around in his truck, carrying stolen hens, when he runs into siblings Aurelia and Carmelo, searching for their father. Wondering uncertainty about his future, Mateo decides to give them a ride southbound.

Buenos Aires Province, a summer in the 30's. Mateo, an ex convict anarchist, travels around the Pampa in his old truck, carrying stolen hens and the illusion of finding his lost rooster, The King, which, he hopes, will lead him to glory at the cockfights. Fate faces him with Aurelia and Carmelo, two siblings in search of their father. Wandering, uncertain about his final destination, Mateo decides to give them a ride southbound.—FRamondo