Grau's second film depicts the life of an adolescent boy whose pride and ambition far outreach his meager training. At 16, Paco has been working as a bellboy for three years, his tips providing the bulk of his family's income. Dismissed from his job, and abandoned by his gang of friends when his money runs out, Paco is lured by the glitter of bullfighting into the ring, and to a certain death. Variety's Gene Moskowitz wrote, “The use of color to depict the mirage and draw of the bullring as a way out of poverty is successful. Young director Jorge Grau displays a fine feel for visual narration and handling of actors. It is technically fine and also gives a picture of today's Spain, with its class and economic differences, without preachiness. Luis Ferrin displays a fine filmic presence and imbues the character of Paco with charm.”