Arturo "Turing" Manalastas (Phillip Salvador) together with his wife, Luz (Gina Alajar), works in a printing press.

Shortly after, his friends invite him to be part of a labor union that they are planning to form but Turing has no option but to refuse due to his waiver.

The printing press later closes and Luz is unable to get discharged from the hospital where she is confined due to pending fees.

Director Lino Brocka appealed the Supreme Court to let the film be screened in the country.

[4] The film was restored in 2020 by Le Chat Qui Fume from the original 35mm camera negatives in 4K resolution.