The poignant story of three sisters from Puerto Rico's upper class as they grapple with the devastating loss of their parents, social standing, wealth, and possessions. Isolated in their deteriorating home on Cristo Street in Old San Juan, the sisters confront themes of love, jealousy, and the relentless passage of time.

Woven into their conversations are reflections on the American invasion of Puerto Rico, contrasted with memories of Spanish colonial rule, revealing complex emotions of pain, victimization, and longing. Their journey highlights personal and national struggles during a period of profound cultural and political change.