12 years old Miguel is sufferirng the first punishment for bad school reports: spending a few days of his holiday on his aunt´s inn, where nothing happens. He meets Luisa, the maid, who among other things teaches him his first dance steps. He goes fishing with João, a fisherman who is frown upon on the inn. He slowly realizes there are connections between these people that are hidden from him. The arrival of a new guest (Dr. Fernando) is to shake the unstable balance of life on the beach. The guest invites João to have dinner at the inn. From here Miguel finds himself involved in rapidly developing events.

12 years old Miguel is sufferirng the first punishment for bad school reports: spending a few days of his holiday on his aunt´s inn, where nothing happens. He meets Luisa, the maid, who among other things teaches him his first dance steps. He goes fishing with João, a fisherman who is frown upon on the inn. He slowly realizes there are connections between these people that are hidden from him. The arrival of a new guest (Dr. Fernando) is to shake the unstable balance of life on the beach. The guest invites João to have dinner at the inn. From here Miguel finds himself involved in rapidly developing events.