Bajo las estrellas (under the stars) features the selfish, opportunistic Benito (Alberto San Juan), a professional trumpet player barely surviving in Madrid, who returns to his home in Navarre when he learns that his father is dying. Benito reconnects with his younger brother, Lalo (Julián Villagrán) a metal sculptor, who is emotionally needy. Benito also develops a surprising bond with Ainara (Violeta Rodríguez) the young daughter of his brother's girlfriend, Nines (Emma Suárez).