Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.
Anna Arnardóttir, Iceland's top volcanologist, faces two catastrophes at once: A volcanic eruption that threatens the safety of the capital city and a love affair that could destroy her marriage.
