Sofia, a young Salvadoran, grapples with grief over her brother Jose's death at the hands of gangster Hector. As Hector serves time in prison, Pedro, Hector's brother, urges Sofia to forgive him. Struggling with forgiveness, Sofia seeks solace in prayer but finds herself conflicted. She encounters Maria, who prays for the strength to forgive her absent mother. Inspired by Maria's plea, Sofia contemplates forgiveness as she gazes upon a crucifix.