Ruben and Carlos find themselves sharing a cell in a low-security prison. As Ruben navigates the intricacies of prison life and tries to understand his place within its complicated social structure, Carlos steps in as a guide and eventually becomes his romantic partner. The pair develop deep emotions for each other, which they find difficult to articulate. As time progresses and one of them is released ahead of the other, doubts arise about whether their relationship was genuine or merely a result of their longing for companionship.