 Saro, born a paraplegic, needs of a lot of cares and expenses that worsen a very difficult economic situation.Pasqualino seems to accept this destiny but in his heart hopes to emigrate and to build a worthier existence.The present condition that makes him a sort of guard (to the sister when she is with her fiancé, to the sick brother because and sick, to the animals) becomes unbearable, and he wishes to go away.