El Hombre del Expreso de Oriente plot
Two hobos come every year to the Christmas party in Madrid and take part in a procession in which they play the Epiphany. They are Mechior and Gaspar. Their colleague Balthasar is dead and they are looking for a replacement. The choice ultimately falls on a poor worker. The man is thrilled with his role and promises to return next year in hopes of seeing the Star of the East one day.