After a disastrous romance with a married man, Gabe seeks comfort in the bond he shares with his former wife and their daughter. Meanwhile, across town, Ernesto escapes the tensions of living with his ex-boyfriend by dedicating his free time to visiting a former lover who is unwell in the hospital. Despite the routine of their working-class lives, both men hold onto a persistent desire for love. Their emotional solitude is portrayed in a gentle, hopeful, and poetic manner, steering clear of melodramatic tones.