The story follows an Italian family from the 1920s through present day. The great grandparents, Carmen and Enrique, fell in love and moved to a farm despite coming from different backgrounds. They had a daughter, Maria, and lived through World War II in Italy, which devastated the economy. After the war, Enrique was changed by his experience and the family immigrated to Argentina for new opportunities. The family prospered in Argentina, with the narrator's parents and grandparents continuing the family line. The narrator now lives happily with their husband and young son in present day.