Karen, a middle-aged physical therapist, struggles with the lifelong regret of having given up her daughter for adoption when she was just a teenager. Her emotional distance and bitterness impact her relationship with people around her, including her aging mother and her colleague, Paco, who shows romantic interest in her. Karen's lost daughter, Elizabeth, is now a successful lawyer and a fiercely independent, emotionally guarded woman. Elizabeth's complex personality, shaped by her unresolved feelings about her adoption, leads her to navigate relationships in her own detached manner, including a significant liaison with her married boss.

Meanwhile, Lucy, a married woman desperate to become a mother, embarks on a challenging journey to adopt a child. With her husband’s reluctant support, she connects with a young, pregnant teenager who is considering giving her baby up for adoption. The film intertwines the lives of these three women, exploring themes of loss, reconciliation, and the deep, often painful, connections between mothers and their children. Through a tapestry of interconnected stories, it delves into the complexities of forgiveness, the impact of past decisions, and the yearning for familial bonds.