A political and psychological drama exploring activism, family dynamics, and ideological conflict during the Franco era.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Burgos Trial & Household Tensions
Ana and her mother María Rosa mobilize to save anti-Franco militants from execution. The family's shared home becomes a pressure cooker of political idealism and personal dynamics.
Key Events
Burgos Trial Context — Family mobilizes to save anti-Franco militants from the death penalty. Characters: Ana Cuesta, María Rosa GalaLocation: Burgos Courthouse
Ana's Residence — Shared household where political and personal tensions simmer. Characters: Ana Cuesta, María Rosa Gala, Norman, FátimaLocation: Ana's Residence
Norman's Clinic — Doctor's workspace for unconventional psychological methods. Characters: Norman, FátimaLocation: Medical Office
Fátima's Care Routine — Nurse monitors and supports Ana's emotional state daily. Characters: Fátima, Ana CuestaLocation: Ana's Residence
María Rosa's Past — Former actress reflects on her theatrical career and political roots. Characters: María Rosa GalaLocation: Ana's Residence
Theatrical Planning & Psychological Tests
The announcement of the Strinberg festival inspires a protest performance. Meanwhile, Uncle Norman begins documenting and testing Ana's emotional boundaries.
Key Events
María Rosa's Past — Former actress reflects on her theatrical career and political roots. Characters: María Rosa GalaLocation: Ana's Residence
Theater Festival Announcement — News of the Strinberg festival sparks protest ideas. Characters: Ana Cuesta, JavierLocation: International Theater
Protest Script Drafting — Actors collaborate on a politically charged performance. Characters: Ana Cuesta, María Rosa Gala, JavierLocation: International Theater
Library Research Session — Ana seeks historical precedents for political resistance. Characters: Ana Cuesta, Director de la bibliotecaLocation: Local Library
Psychological Experiment Initiation — Doctor tests Ana's emotional boundaries under guise of care. Characters: Norman, Ana CuestaLocation: Norman's Clinic
Javier's Theatrical Input — Colleague suggests dramatic staging for maximum impact. Characters: Javier, Ana CuestaLocation: International Theater
Laly's Activist Network — Minor activist connects Ana with broader resistance circles. Characters: Laly Soldevila, Ana CuestaLocation: City Streets
Ideological Clash — Uncle's methods directly challenge Ana's political ideals. Characters: Ana Cuesta, NormanLocation: Ana's Residence
María Rosa's Support — Mother reaffirms commitment to the protest cause. Characters: María Rosa Gala, Ana CuestaLocation: Ana's Residence
The Protest Performance & Aftermath
The cast executes the politically charged performance during the festival. The aftermath forces characters to confront the consequences of their choices.
Key Events
María Rosa's Support — Mother reaffirms commitment to the protest cause. Characters: María Rosa Gala, Ana CuestaLocation: Ana's Residence
Protest Rehearsal — Full cast practices the politically charged performance. Characters: Ana Cuesta, María Rosa Gala, Javier, Laly SoldevilaLocation: International Theater
Norman's Intervention — Doctor attempts to disrupt the protest planning. Characters: Norman, FátimaLocation: Ana's Residence
The Protest Performance — Actors execute the staged protest during the festival. Characters: Ana Cuesta, María Rosa Gala, JavierLocation: International Theater
Audience Reaction — Spectators respond to the bold political statement. Characters: Ana Cuesta, Director de la bibliotecaLocation: International Theater
Fátima's Choice — Nurse decides whether to side with doctor or patient. Characters: Fátima, NormanLocation: Ana's Residence
Aftermath Reflection — Family contemplates the impact of their actions. Characters: Ana Cuesta, María Rosa GalaLocation: Ana's Residence
New Beginnings — Protagonists look toward future resistance efforts. Characters: Ana Cuesta, JavierLocation: City Streets
Story Breakdown
Political Resistance — Core motivation driving the protagonists' actions.
Burgos Trial Advocacy — Fighting to save anti-Franco militants from execution.
Theater Protest Planning — Using the Strinberg festival as a platform for dissent.
Family Dynamics — Complex interpersonal relationships within the household.
Mother-Daughter Activism — Ana and María Rosa collaborate on political causes.
Uncle-Niece Psychological Conflict — Norman's experiments clash with Ana's ideals.
Professional & Romantic Ties — Workplace and personal entanglements.
Doctor-Nurse Partnership — Norman and Fátima's professional and romantic dynamic.
Fátima's Devotion — Nurse's emotional conflict between duty and love.
Theatrical Execution — The climax of the protest performance.
Script Development — Collaborative writing and staging by actors.
Festival Performance — Public execution of the political statement.
Audience Impact — Spectator reactions and aftermath reflection.
Ana works side by side with her mother Maria Rosa in the fight to save the anti-Franco militants from the death penalty during the process of Burgos. Ana's mother is a former actress and Ana, her mother and a few other actors prepare an act of protest in the theater where an international festival on Strinberg is being held. But there are more things in Ana's life. The mother lives with her uncle, the brother of his father, Norman, an old doctor of devious methods. Helped by Fatima, an old nurse who loves her father, the doctor will try to experiment with Ana's ideas and feelings as well
