In the midst of the Cold War, in a secret government laboratory, a mute custodian named Elisa works on cleaning a highly classified environment. Her monotonous and silent life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers an amphibious creature captured in an elegant and mysterious water cage. Initially, the being is seen as a subject for experimentation by the scientists, but Elisa connects with it in a deep and unique way. Through furtive and vulnerable moments, they establish a relationship that transcends language: they communicate through gestures, glances, and the music they both adore.
As Elisa falls in love with the creature, she uncovers the government’s dark plans to get rid of it, seeing its existence as a threat. However, she is not willing to let them turn it into a weapon or eliminate it. Driven by her love and a sense of justice, Elisa, alongside her closest allies, devises a risky rescue plan. In a world filled with prejudice and hostility, her love for the strange being becomes a symbol of hope and bravery.
The story is a beautiful tribute to loneliness, acceptance, and the connection that can arise between different forms of life, where the true monster is not the creature, but the inability of some to see beyond appearances. This stunning visual fable, laden with emotions and nuances, challenges norms and redefines what it means to be human.