A struggling locksmith, Zapa, is falsely accused of theft and must start anew after receiving a letter of recommendation from his uncle, a former policeman. He enrolls in the Police Academy and, amidst his rigorous training, embarks on an irregular love affair.
El bonaerense
A former locksmith trades in his keys for a badge, leaving behind the comfort of his family and familiar life to take on a thrilling new career as a police officer in Buenos Aires.