A woman and her daughter live in the unreality of a fantasy life, but soon this magic is interrupted by the disappearance of the mother.

At an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, a single mother tells the story of how alcoholism destroyed her personal and professional life.

A widowed lawyer meets a beautiful woman who is going through her divorce and helps her get custody of her children.

Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.