A transgender woman navigates love, narcolepsy, and the pursuit of surgical identity in Madrid.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Madrid Nights and Narcolepsy
Marieta navigates her daily life as a prostitute in Madrid while battling sudden narcoleptic spells. These episodes trigger vivid musical dreams where she experiences freedom and authenticity.
Key Events
Madrid Prostitution Routine — Marieta works to save money for her operation. Location: Madrid Streets
Narcoleptic Spell Strikes — Sudden sleep interrupts her daily routine. Location: City Street
Musical Dream Escape — Dreams of singing and dancing freely. Location: Dreamscape
Market Romance and Dreams
Marieta meets Raúl at the market, sparking a genuine romantic connection. Their bond deepens as Raúl accepts her completely, introducing hope and warmth into her routine.
Key Events
True Self in Dreams — Finds freedom and authenticity while asleep. Location: Dreamscape
Market Encounter — Meets Raúl, a market worker. Location: City Market
Immediate Affection — Raúl expresses love for her appendage. Location: Market Stall
Romance Blooms — Relationship deepens through shared moments. Location: Various Locations
The Surgical Dilemma
As Marieta saves money for her sex change operation, an internal conflict emerges. She struggles to balance her newfound happiness with her desperate desire to feel whole.
Key Events
Romance Blooms — Relationship deepens through shared moments. Location: Various Locations
Operation Savings Goal — Continues working to fund the procedure. Location: Financial Records
Love vs Surgery Conflict — Torn between happiness and surgical desire. Location: Private Space
Narcolepsy Trigger — Sleep spells continue to interrupt life. Location: Public Place
Identity and Acceptance
Marieta confronts her true self through dreams and reality, weighing surgery against love. Raúl's unwavering support helps her navigate the emotional weight of her decision.
Madrid Prostitution — Marieta works in the city to fund her surgery.
Narcolepsy Condition — Sudden sleep episodes disrupt her routine.
Narcolepsy and Dreams — Explores how sleep triggers musical fantasies of freedom.
Musical Escape — Dreams allow her to sing and dance freely.
True Self Revelation — Dreams highlight her authentic identity.
Market Romance — Details the meeting and development of her relationship with Raúl.
Market Encounter — Marieta meets Raúl at his workplace.
Unconditional Love — Raúl accepts her completely as she is.
Financial Goal — Tracks her progress toward saving for the operation.
Savings Accumulation — Continues working to gather necessary funds.
Milestone Reached — Achieves the financial target for surgery.
Internal Conflict — Examines the tension between love and surgical desire.
Happiness vs Surgery — Struggles to balance romance with bodily autonomy.
Identity Crisis — Questions if the operation will complete her.
Resolution Arc — Concludes with acceptance and emotional closure.
Raúl's Support — Raúl remains steadfast during her decision.
Open Ending — Leaves the future uncertain but love affirmed.
Colloquially-told story of a few days in the life of Marieta, who's saving money for the last operation in her change from man to woman. She works as a prostitute in Madrid and longs for a legitimate job. Whenever she builds up her savings, her housemate and best friend Tomás finds ways to spend, lose, or cost her those funds. She meets Raúl, whom she likes and who likes her; the trouble is he also likes that part of her she wants removed. If that's not enough, she also has narcolepsy, and when she conks out, she dreams of musical-theater numbers in which she's the singing and dancing star. Are these dreams always going to be 20 centimeters out of reach?
