"In some forgotten village in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, Elena and Diego are loved by young children. Until the fateful day when Elena gets raped before the eyes of the fearful Diego, unable at that moment to react to help her. Her dreams their eternal love breaks into a thousand pieces and Elena leaves the village for Juarez, one of the most dangerous cities in the country, in search of a better fortune. Her tracks are lost and circumstances lead Diego to leave and look for her in the hell of the big city where lawlessness, violence and cartels rule. Diego, in his quest to find the love of his life again, will gradually sink into the austerity and corruption of Juarez and face his worst nightmares.
Based on a true story, Yasmina Khandra expertly narrates a hard journey where innocence and love struggle to survive in a world that is literally merciless."