José, a street performer who dreams about becoming a telenovela star, is recruited by a talent manager who promises him great success, but soon realizes the job is actually dancing in a gay strip club. Away from his home and enjoying the newfound fame he has acquired with his new job in the city, José starts wondering if turning his back on his family and himself is worth it now that he's the club's biggest star, nicknamed "El Pistolero."

Jackie lives accompanied by Bobo, an imaginary friend who has been with her for as long as she can remember. When the possibility of a real connection with a coworker arises, Bobo begins to question his place in her life. In that silent dilemma, they both face what it means to grow up and let go.