Barcelona, City of the Dead. Barcelona, during the time of the Franco dictatorship: The young, ambitious journalist Ana Martí is assigned to cover the murder of a doctor's widow - a chance for her to finally advance her career. However, Ana is only allowed to write what is dictated to her, as the police have strict orders to close the case as quickly as possible. When letters from an unknown lover are found among the deceased's belongings, which no one seems to care about, Ana asks her cousin Beatriz for help. The linguist actually uncovers important clues within them. It quickly becomes clear to both women: against all odds, they want to bring the truth to light. Their only weapon: the power of words... The surprise success from Spain.