A group of Africans clandestinely reaches the coast of southern Spain. Among them is Alou, a 28 years old Senegalese. As all his belongings are stolen while in Almsería, he has no choice but to engage in street vending. His only pleasure are the letters he writes to his family to tell the vicissitudes of his Spanish adventure.
The Teresines are three single, retired sisters who live together in a flat in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona where, together with their neighbors (all very colorful and fun), they spend the day gossiping and working in the underground economy, preparing orders in their house.