The Carpenter's Pencil

When the Falanxists take control of the country, Da Barca is arrested for his left wing ideals in Santiago de Compostela.

[citation needed] Meanwhile, Marisa's father Don Benito is trying to marry her off to Alejandro, a lieutenant in the Falanxist army.

[citation needed] The prison is run by the cruel and sadistic Zalo Puga, a high ranking Falanxist.

[citation needed] When the prisoner, Gonzalo Rincon is tortured and murdered by Zalo and two other Falanxists he drops his pencil, which is picked up by Herbal.

He works alongside a nun Mother Izarne, with whom Da Barca develops a genuine friendship and Dr Solans.

[citation needed] The movie continues with Da Barca trying to survive the harsh and brutal conditions in the prison, whilst at the same time trying to help his fellow inmates through illness and despair.