A young psychiatric patient named Ricky is released from a mental institution and sets out to find Marina, a former porn star he had a brief encounter with during a period of supervised leave. Ricky believes Marina is his destiny and kidnaps her in an attempt to make her fall in love with him. He holds her captive in her own apartment, initially using force and coercion to keep her there, but gradually tries to win her affection through tenderness and a genuine desire to care for her. Despite the unusual and unsettling nature of their relationship, Ricky insists he can provide Marina with a stable and loving home life.

While struggling with anger and fear, Marina begins to see glimpses of Ricky's sincerity and vulnerability. Their interactions oscillate between tension and moments of connection, as both attempt to reconcile their troubling pasts with their current emotions. Surrounding them, a tapestry of colorful secondary characters provides a broader context of the Spanish society during this period. As the relationship develops, Marina's perspective on love and dependence shifts, leading to unexpected realizations about herself and Ricky.