A group of rebels try to build an army against an oppressive government system. However, they have to do it in secret, in fear of getting punished.

A pessimistic father's belief that the world is actively against him and his family displaces his frustration on his wife and son. His opinion may prove to be correct after his child succumbs to a sudden illness.

A woman is angry at her husband when she does not have enough money to take a taxi home and must take the subway instead.

The owner of an expensive hotel employs a poor musician as his assistant. The owner begins to bond with his new servant and becomes wary when the musician begins to focus his attention on better opportunities.