Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
Galo has enough free space in his old and luxurious apartment so he asks Fama, an exgirlfriend with cash problems, to come live with him. She arrives with her Canadian boyfriend, Alex. They both couldn’t find themselves in a more comfortable situation: free space to live in, stocked fridge and no pressures to leave anytime soon. Nevertheless not everything goes smoothly for Fama while in there, specially with Carlota (the fourth roomate in the house) who seems to hold an interest for Alex.
One day inside the ice rink, Marina sees a strange flash that takes her back to the memory of her mother. From that day on, Marina clings to training day and night to feel her mother closer, even if it means that her social and family life gradually falls apart. Marina must let go of the past to regain control of her life.
A little boy is kidnapped outside his neighborhood. Her mother decides to seek for him while authorities disregard her case.
About a photographer that undertakes jobs involving girls and young women depicted in swimwear or naked, with obvious sexual suggestions, but decides to change direction and become a photo journalist. A couple of steps down the career ladder.
Miguel is a lonely boy letting his life pass by in a monotonous routine. He works in a public kiosk, takes care of his mother Consuelo and dreams with Carmela's love, one of his usual clients. One day, this perfect bubble of dissatisfaction pops when his mother dies. The tragic event, forces him to face his past and to make a radical decision: find the father that abandoned them, with the intention to kill him.
Amelia arrives at the hospital, her father is dying. Her frustration and pain keep her on her feet.