Two poor young people, Martha and Manos, have grown up together and are in love, but the financial problems of the girl's family will lead her to marry a rich man. Manos, prompted by their separation, will write a song that will pave the way for his success, but will also bring him closer to another woman, whom he will marry...

After his business' bankrupcy, Giorgos Alexiou decides to commit suicide. Rosa, his cousin's wife who stand to benefit form his death, hires a private detective to keep an eye on him in case he changes his mind. Minas, Giorgos' employee, becomes Giorgos' guardian angel preventing the suicide at the last minute.