 Pedro Sicueros loses the use of his legs in an accident his condition is considered by everyone to be permanent. Over time, his wife Lolla becomes dissatisfied with him and with her situation. It turns out that Pedro isn t paralyzed and is only pretending to be so so he can collect from the insurance company. Lolla is worried that they will be found out but Pedro devises a plan: go to a local shrine and let God perform a miracle. Pedro is surprised at the results however.