Paco Clavel

Catalina is a 35 years old make-up girl that works in a funeral house and dreams of being an actress. A fairy godmother appears and give her the chance to be part of her dream: Being part of her favorite soap opera: “Cosmética Horror”.

In 1940's Madrid. Juan plays piano for Pepita and her on-stage partner Mario. Although Mario really wants to steal Juan for himself, Juan is not interested and Mario resorts to a string of lovers as consolation. When he loves (and leaves) a young nobleman, the young man wants revenge.