Palito Ortega recreates his own biography in this film. The most significant events in the singer's life and his personal struggle to achieve success are portrayed through the story of Martín Ríos. A humble boy from the countryside, born into a poor and large family in Tucumán, travels to the capital with the intention of becoming the most popular singer of his time. Despite adversity, Martín will not be deterred in his struggle to achieve success and love.
The pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján causes the meeting of people of different classes.
Three supposed brothers ( a bolero singer, a tango singer and a mabo singer) are called for a musical magazine.
