A couple of rich Greek-Americans travels from New York to Piraeus with their five nephews, who are unaware that their uncle has decided to implement a plan to find out who is the most suitable to inherit his immense fortune.
A wealthy young man falls in love with the Roma girl Mara. Both the young man's family and the girl's family react to the possibility of the two lovers getting together, and conflict is inevitable.
A melodrama that recounts the extremely difficult conditions under which a couple tries to live and find happiness. However, their quest for happiness turns into a harsh struggle for survival.
