THE ADOPTED isthe story of a family of women whose lives are never easy but who, over time,manage to surmount their difficulties. There is little place for men in theirlives so of course, when one of them falls in love, their world is thrown offbalance. Everybody tries their best to find a new equilibrium. But fate barelygives them the chance to catch their breath before throwing them into a wholenew reality. Once again, the family has to start over.