In a Latin American republic ravaged by corruption and violence, a dogged police detective, Agustin Rejas, hunts down a Maoist terrorist leader known as Ezequiel, whose real identity is that of Edgardo Rivas, a former academic with ties to the revolutionary movement. As Rejas closes in on his target, he finds himself entangled in a web of politics and passion, including a chance friendship with a captivating ballet teacher who leads him into a world of deception. The investigation unfolds with tense cat-and-mouse games, shocking revelations, and a hero's sacrifice, all set against the backdrop of a country teetering on the brink of chaos.