Following the death of a musician under suspicious circumstances, a researcher and a music fan examine why rock stars often die at 27.

Mariano, 16, inexplicably and without warning, shoots himself twice and improbably survives. Then, life goes on. His brother pursues a romance with a girl working at a fast-food joint, his mother takes off on a trip with a stranger, and Mariano recruits a woman to join his medieval wind ensemble.

In a remote corner the day comes when López must settle debts with a relentless debt collector. After several failed attempts to comply and when all hope seems lost, an unexpected and tempting proposal arises...