During the Spanish Civil War, a command takes the night to reach an advanced position, surrounded by the enemy, to protect the ford of a river. The next day, soldiers from both sides arrange a truce for fishing trouts and exchange cans and cigarettes. But foreign forces relieve the besiegers during the night and kill an unsuspecting soldier who was waving to return to fishing. While the position is strengthened, a soldier escapes to the nearby village to see his family.
Manuel Zarzo
as Juan Ruiz
Antonio Ferrandis
as Sargento Ayuso
Manuel Manzaneque
as Alférez Laso
Tomás Blanco
as Comandante
Ángela Bravo
as Ana
Marcelo Arroita-Jáuregui
as Cabo Pando
Enrique Ávila
as Vélez
Miguel Ángel Aristu
as Novato
Luis Marín
as Azón
Jesús Colomer
as Leandro
Manuel Tejada
as Javier Martí, el filósofo
Francisco Vázquez
as Telefonista
