Synopsis:
Jacobo Köller is the owner of a small outdated factory in Uruguay’s grey and quiet port of Montevideo. A year after his mother’s death, his brother Herman visits from Brazil to attend the ceremony of the setting of the stone in the cemetery. Jacobo asks Marta, his loyal chief employee, to pretend they are a married couple while his brother is visiting. After the ceremony, Herman invites the couple to take a brief holiday in a seaside resort. Jacobo reluctantly agrees. Herman gives Jacobo money as compensation for his absence during their mother’s illness and death. Jacobo gambles with it in the hotel casino with the intention to lose it, but he doubles the money. Herman flies back to Brazil and Jacobo and Marta separate once more. Jacobo gives Marta the money he won at the casino in exchange for her services. The next morning, Jacobo goes about his regular routine. He gets up, goes to the factory and opens it. This time, Marta . . . Read More