This is the simple story of a laborer working overtime to give his wife a comfortable life,but who does not understand she's frustrated.While snatches of turmoil are heard on the radio(it takes place in 1968) ,their couple runs into difficulties when she falls in love with a teacher.He epitomizes culture,a world she hardly knew.The deserted husband takes comfort with a prostitute.However , on his building site , the laborer feels sick and he has to rest:the couple becomes aware of the strength of their love .