In the tumultuous context of Chile in 1973, a young German photographer, Daniel, finds himself amidst a coup that overthrows Salvador Allende’s government. In his attempt to document the revolutionary atmosphere on the streets of Santiago, he is swept up in a storm of chaos and violence. Amidst this turmoil, his girlfriend, an idealistic and passionate political activist, is kidnapped by the DINA, the feared secret police of the regime.
Desperate to find her, Daniel learns of a place where many opponents of the regime are taken: a colony in a remote area of the countryside. Without a second thought, he infiltrates this facility, where he quickly realizes that the conditions are brutal and the lives of its inhabitants are a nightmare controlled by fanatics. As his reality darkens, Daniel must confront shocking decisions regarding loyalty, survival, and love. As he delves deeper into this suffocating world, he realizes that the path to freedom is treacherous and perilous.
What begins as a rescue mission transforms into a heart-wrenching journey, where love and hope collide with the brutal energy of oppressive power. The struggle to dismantle the shadows of the past creates a devastating effect, and the story of Daniel and his girlfriend becomes a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by people for freedom and justice.