Jesús, a young man who has finished his career in literature and philosophy, is delivering his thesis. He has a plan to commit suicide right after his thesis, regarding Juan Rulfo's novel mythical town Comala, is accepted. However, his thesis is rejected and now has to postpone his demise in order to find information to make his thesis better. He wants to find Comala.

Manuel is preparing his next show, a musical about making a musical show. He seeks the help of Sara his ex-wife and renowned choreographer to direct. In the casting, the young Ines will appear as a rising star while dealing with her father and local mob. During the rehearsals, the passion and tension will grow among the dancers. Powerful Mexican music sets the tone and a play will emerge in which tragedy, fiction and reality intertwine.