After a long search, Aniway and her tribe, the Ifugaos, make the lush mountains of the northern Philippines their new home. Trouble comes to the Ifugaos when mountain nomads wander into their territory. For protection, they engage in a blood compact with the newcomers, the Kalingas, who later agree to leave. Pugnoy (Delgado), a young warrior from the other tribe, becomes captivated by Aniway's (Aunor) charms. But Aniway has eyes only for the courageous Sadek (de leon). The Ifugaos' peace is marred when the Kalinga tribe wages war against them.