Expedito, after being abandoned by his parents, became Zefa's adopted son until he became a man and started earning his living as an independent fisherman. As soon as he finds out that Zefa is very ill, Expedito runs back home and finds his adoptive mother in agony. At the edge of the bed, a mysterious woman, who claims to be Death, sits.

Film collettivo italo-brasiliano realizzato in Italia con Glauber Rocha, all'indomani della sua partenza per l'esilio. Rocha e gli altri amici coinvolti intavolano una discussione attorno al letto di morte di un famoso personaggio.