Adolfo is a brilliant artist who wants nothing more than to devote his life to God. He is determined not to be led astray by the temptations of the flesh. One day, he is taken with the beauty of a country girl. He struggles with mounting indecent thoughts, uncontrollable desires, and erotic fantasies. Confused by his virginal naivet, he mistakes lust for love and falls into the pit of sin and damnation.