In a remote Guatemalan village at the base of an active volcano, a young indigenous Kaqchikel woman named María lives with her family, adhering to ancient traditions and customs. María’s life takes a turn when her parents arrange her marriage to Ignacio, a local plantation overseer, in hopes of securing the family's future. However, María harbors her own dreams and desires, yearning to explore the world beyond the volcanic slopes and traditional confines of her community. Secretly, she forms a bond with Pepe, a coffee harvester who shares stories of life across the border in the United States, which further fuels her aspirations for a different life.

As María grapples with her looming arranged marriage and her clandestine romance, she discovers that she is pregnant. This revelation complicates her already precarious situation, casting a shadow over her future and her family's livelihood. Her mother's traditional beliefs and experiences come into sharp conflict with María's aspirations and the harsh realities of their environment. The family's struggle to navigate the complexities of modernity and tradition reaches a critical point, leading to unexpected and profound consequences for all involved.