Parallel Mothers

Photographer Janis Martínez meets with celebrated forensic archaeologist Arturo. During their conversation, Janis introduces her tragic connection to the history of a mass grave in her hometown from the Spanish Civil War.

Janis inquires if Arturo's foundation can assist in excavating the mass grave where her great-grandfather was buried. Arturo expresses potential willingness, igniting hope for Janis to uncover her family's past.

After the meeting, a passionate encounter leads to Janis becoming pregnant. Despite Arturo's hesitation due to his wife's battle with cancer, Janis is determined to keep the child.

In a twist of fate, Janis shares a hospital room with Ana, a teenage single mother. Both women give birth within hours of each other, bonding over their new motherhood experiences.

Arturo visits Janis, appearing troubled and questioning his paternity of baby Cecilia. This leads Janis to a maternity test, uncovering a shocking truth about her relationship with Cecilia.

The maternity test reveals that Janis is not the biological mother of Cecilia. She decides to keep this information to herself, igniting complex emotions within her as she faces the reality of motherhood.

Janis meets Ana again, who shares the heartbreaking news that her baby, Anita, has died from crib death. This tragic revelation deepens Janis's fears regarding their hospital stay and the possible mix-up.

To uncover the truth about their babies, Janis offers Ana a job as a live-in maid while secretly collecting DNA samples. This decision highlights Janis's internal conflict and determination to know the truth.

The DNA results confirm Janis's worst fear: Cecilia is actually Ana's daughter. This revelation challenges Janis's identity as a mother, and she learns of Ana's traumatic past, including her pregnancy from a gang rape.

As Janis and Ana's relationship develops, an intimate friendship emerges, though Janis struggles to deepen their bond further. At the same time, Arturo announces good news, inadvertently fueling Ana's jealousy.

Ana's mother seeks reconciliation, expressing her regret over her past decisions. This moment signifies a shift in Ana's relationship with her family and further complicates her emotional state.

In a moment of honesty, Janis reveals the truth about Cecilia to Ana, leading to an explosive confrontation. Ana takes Cecilia away from Janis, leaving her devastated and heartbroken.

Seeking comfort, Janis turns to Arturo, and they share an emotionally charged night together. The following day, Ana reaches out with a chance for Janis to remain in Cecilia's life, hinting at a fragile truce.

Months later, Janis and Arturo visit her ancestral village to start the excavation of the mass grave. The visit is historical and emotional, reconnecting Janis with her family's past.

During the excavation, Janis is overjoyed to see Ana arrive with baby Cecilia. In a touching moment, Ana shares her own pregnancy news, creating a sense of shared hope and connection.