Life on the beach was comfortable, Ramiro thought, until his father decided that the horse racing track was a better scene for his ten-year-old son. Ramiro lives through the tension between his ambitious father and fierce mother who is fearful of losing her home.

At fifteen, Gail has learned how to fend for herself, and with Ramiro gone, she sees an opportunity for herself.

The mythical strength of seven young heroes from back in time prepare the family members for their common destiny.