During the Spanish Civil War in 1938, a group of prisoners in a concentration camp are given the opportunity to make a propaganda film. As they struggle to work together amidst personal conflicts and cultural differences, they find solace in the creation of art.

In the 1950s, a talented Spanish actress returns to her homeland to star in a big budget Hollywood film. She reunites with old friends and faces numerous challenges, both professional and personal, as she tries to navigate the complexities of the film industry and her own complicated relationships.