Manuel is preparing his next show, a musical about how a musical show is put together. To do so, he enlists the help of Sara, his ex-wife and renowned choreographer. During the casting, young Inés reveals herself as a rising star as she introduces her father and the local mafia into the plot. During rehearsals, passion and tension grow between the dancers. Powerful Mexican music sets the tone for the story as a work is formed in which tragedy, fiction and reality intertwine.