In a revolutionary Cuba, a man finds himself trapped between the past and the present, questioning his place in a constantly changing world. Santiago, a bourgeois intellectual, feels alienated in a society he no longer recognizes as his home. While his friends and family leave the island following the triumph of the Revolution, he chooses to stay, but does so from a perspective of disillusionment and disconnection.
As the story unfolds, Santiago takes us through his memories, exploring his life before the revolution, his relationships with women, and his philosophical musings on identity and the sense of belonging. The film is a raw and poetic reflection of a man's internal struggle as he observes the transformation of his surroundings from an emotional distance. Interactions with his ex-wife, his new lovers, and other emblematic characters of the era reveal his fears and desires, as well as a profound sense of loss.
Amid political and social upheaval, Santiago feels like a spectator of his own life, unable to find purpose in a world that seems to be crumbling around him. The narrative is interwoven with beautiful imagery of Havana and immersive music, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. In the end, Santiago's conflict becomes a symbol of a country's broader struggle in search of its identity and future, leaving the viewer contemplating the complexity of being human in the face of change.