The series is based on the eponymous work about life in post-war Spain. The action takes place in Madrid. At the center of the events is a young woman named Marta, who is willing to sacrifice a lot to save her loved ones from disaster. In her youth, Marta Ribas had completely different dreams and plans for the future, but the consequences of the Civil War forced her to significantly change her life. In 1946, the heroine's husband falls seriously ill, and she is left alone to support her family.