The story takes place in Mexico in the 1920s. Robesand Bob, a homeless man from the western United States , came to Mexico to work together, but they got the hard work. However, they were deceived by others, and they became penniless paupers. At this time, they got acquainted with the old man Howard, and Howard told them that many people like them went to the Madling Mountains to pan for gold. In order to survive, the three of them decided to go to Colorado for gold panning, and with a beautiful gold panning dream, the three of them set off on the road.
After a difficult trek, they finally arrived at their destination. On an unknown mountain, the old man Howard discovered the coveted sands. This amazing discovery strengthened the confidence of the three people. They mined the sands regardless of their safety, and finally got rich rewards. Faced with alluring temptation and greed Gradually flooding their hearts, they began to suspicion each other, use each other, and try their best to get the best benefit. In the end, Robles, regardless of brotherhood, murdered his savior, Bob, robbed him of his property and escaped. When Howard and the rescued Bob found Robes, they found that the three of them had traded their lives for gold and had already been looted by the bandits.
