In 1970s Spain, Ana, an eight-year-old girl, lives in a tense family environment marked by sadness. Her mother, ill and trapped in a gray world, has left Ana and her two sisters in the care of their grandmother, while their father is immersed in his own world of loneliness and alcohol. With her mother bedridden and a constant absence of affection, Ana develops a particular obsession with death, experiencing visions that lead her into a state of unsettling introspection.
As the story unfolds, Ana confronts the harsh reality of her surroundings through her imagination, creating an almost mystical connection with the past. Her relationship with her mother, though laden with pain, is central to her life, and memories intertwine with present experiences. The home, far from being a refuge, becomes a stage of heartache and resentment, where each character reflects their own suffering.
Through her eyes, the viewer witnesses a daily life filled with melancholy and nostalgia, where childhood confronts the harshness of adult life and generational traumas. The film, psychological and deeply emotional, explores loss, guilt, and love in an oppressive environment, leaving the viewer with a lingering sense of unease long after the final credits have rolled.