The film provides a raw, "hyper-realistic" portrait of Mexico City, contrasting the gritty slums of the working class with the sleek, high-rise luxury of the media elite.
A successful supermodel (Goya Toledo) finds her life and career shattered after her leg is severely injured in the car crash. Her descent into despair is mirrored by her pet dog, Richie, who becomes trapped under the floorboards of her apartment.
Dogs serve as a constant symbolic bridge between the characters, representing everything from masculinity and aggression to loyalty and the "dog-eat-dog" nature of urban life.