Maribel and her family exchange food for fuel on the outskirts of the city. The balance is upset when a policeman jumps the queue and forces them to fill up his patrol car.

In the face of urban collapse, a group of people arrive in a self-sufficient rural community to seek shelter. Leading the group is Manuel, an old acquaintance of the community. Eligio, the village leader, reluctantly agrees to temporarily host the group while the council decides whether the space and food are sufficient to accommodate the newcomers.