In a small desert town, the life of a young woman named Paula is shaken by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic outsider. As their paths cross, Paula finds herself caught between passionate love and family conflicts that threaten to ruin everything. Her mother, a strong and manipulative woman, sees the mysterious man as a threat to her control over Paula's life and her connection to the powerful criminal who runs the city.
The tension escalates when Paula and the outsider begin a clandestine romance, while the shadows of the past start to close in. The rivalry between the men becomes more palpable as the criminal seeks to protect his desert empire and keep his secrets afloat. Emotions will overflow in a surprising climax where loyalty and sacrifice are put to the test.
The arid landscapes complement the atmosphere charged with passion and danger, as the viewer is taken on a journey through ambition and disillusionment. Relationships become complicated, and the struggle for true love turns into a deadly game. The film plays with the conventions of film noir, presenting complex characters navigating a world of betrayal, secrets, and redemption. This intriguing drama intertwines romance and crime in an exciting tale full of unexpected twists, where the desert is both witness and accomplice to the story.