Raúl, an obsessive university student, goes out every night to photograph victims of murders and urban fatalities in Mexico City. Accompanied by Manuel, a seasoned journalist, he delves into the world of sensationalist crime reporting to advance his thesis research. Despite his mother's concern, Raúl harbors a growing, adrenaline-fueled curiosity masked as academic interest. Through lies and a stroke of luck, he manages to go on a night patrol alone, leading him to confront the country's violent reality firsthand.