Aurelio leaves his village and goes to the capital to work with a relative in an emigration shipping company. He soon discovers that his relative earns a bonus extorting migrants who sell tickets. But Aurelio is an honest, sensible man who cannot allow such injustice, and he gets fired. Without telling his parents or girlfriend anything about what happened, he decides to stow away on a boat to America.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Antonio CasalAurelio Romay | Aurelio Romay |
 María MahorGuadalupe | Guadalupe |
 Fernando SanchoErnesto | Ernesto |
 José Marco DavóDon Fabián Mouriz | Don Fabián Mouriz |
 Mercedes Muñoz SampedroDoña Sofía | Doña Sofía |
 Rafael BardemDon Jacinto | Don Jacinto |
| CCarmen EsbríVedette | Vedette |
 Manolo MoránDon Armando | Don Armando |
 Julia Caba AlbaMujer mareada (uncredited) | Mujer mareada (uncredited) |
 Manuel RequenaDon Vicente (uncredited) | Don Vicente (uncredited) |
 Pilar Gómez FerrerSeñora en el tren (uncredited) | Señora en el tren (uncredited) |
 Isabel PallarésMadrina | Madrina |
 Ángel ÁlvarezPadrino | Padrino |
| CCelia FosterMaría | María |
 Adela CarboneTía de María | Tía de María |
| NNelly MorelliElvira | Elvira |