Godforsaken frontier in the 1930s. Nothing happens, time seems to have stopped. The `beau monde` comprises only the military officer, medical auxiliary, teacher and tavern-keeper. But the unexpected arrival of an itinerant troupe and of beautiful actress Elisa bursts the monotonous rhythm of the townlette and its dwellers. In 24 hours only, while the rain is raining and raining, the characters display their real natures, and a real, though sad love story begins. END