The man kneels by the wife's bed as she slowly opens her eyes. They kiss, while the woman from the city's carriage rolls down the hill, and the film dissolves to the sunrise. The song of two humans is reprised, developing into a fulfilling and alleviating finale.

She tries to attract the attention of a local married man, who cannot resist the temptation. The music underlines the desolation of the man and the memory of better times.

Convinced that his wife has drowned, the devastated man goes back home. A new theme is introduced, sad and desperate.

He gathers the townspeople to search the lake, in vain the sunrise theme is developed in its entirety, embracing the whole depth of the drama.

The woman from the city comes to his house, assuming their plan has succeeded. But the man begins to choke her, until the maid s to him that his wife has been found alive, saved by one last bundle of reeds. The music contains an evocation of ennio morricone's unreleased trumpet-solo score for...

Going back home, the man’s mind starts being tortured by the evil plan and is tormented by ominous visions. A bolero type of music accompanies the contrasting and horrific thoughts of the man.