When the Spanish Civil War came to an end, Manuel Cortes was unable to flee the country. After a long journey, he managed to get back home in the dark without being discovered. His wife, ...

Spain, late 1940s. Julia leaves Madrid after falling into a deep depression when his lover, José Miguel, a prominent painter and opponent of the Fascist regime, is incarcerated.

Marta settles into his new apartment with his partner. But that night is bound to be alone. The building is newly built and have barely begun to change the first neighbors. All is silent, empty - until someone knocks the door violently.