In a parish in Bogota seemingly dedicated to feeding the needy, the hunchback Tancredo is monitoring routinely the lunches offered daily to the needy. Thursday is the crowdest day: the elderly, demented and wretched, they invariably come to the event. Tancredo, resigned to them, but not wanting that night to resign to the libidinous Sabina, goddaughter of the sexton. The absence of the father Almida, which must come to an important meeting with the principal benefactor of the parish, brings about the arrival of Reverend Matamoros, drunk and false believer that removes the amazing and tragic lives of its inhabitants.