At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England.

A cantankerous and brilliant architect, Alfred, embarks on a highly unusual commission in Malta for a man who calls himself ‘The Grand Duke of Corsica’. An epidemic hits the Island and all must flee, but Alfred remains to finish the job.

Paul, an American composer, and Daniel, a Mexican documentalist meet in Real de Catorce. Their encounter makes them face supernatural phenomena which seem to unearth a past buried in the desolation of the desert.