Set against the backdrop of the dusty town of Torres Mochas in the 1940s, this multi-layered relationship drama delves into the lives of five sisters, who live with their mother and lead a very strict lifestyle.
Their mother is a strong woman, who teaches them to abide by God's rules, to the extent that they come to be known as the five "Virgin Josefitas" in their community. So, when news of the arrival of an enigmatic American, who is expected to marry the youngest of the sisters reaches the townsfolk, the entire town is abuzz with exhilaration and anticipation of the forthcoming wedding.
Will the marriage ceremony go according to plan? What will the future hold in store for each of the sisters?