影片根据一个真实的故事改编——普奇奥家族。这个富裕的布宜诺斯艾利斯家族索取赎金，杀人赚钱。根据阿根廷犯罪史上一次可怕的事件，电影剖析了罪恶的道德模糊性和平凡性。

Brandon prepares to give his last stand-up comedy show. As his stories and jokes pass, the public begins to cheer up. But at that precise moment Brandon will realize that these stories have a strong relationship with his past. More than he imagines.