After Maria Emilia and her family immigrate from Argentina to the U.S., she struggles to adjust to her new life. However, the arrival of a stray dog in the neighborhood that looks just like her pet cat back home lifts her spirits. Maria Emilia eventually meets Donovan, the owner of the dog, and agrees to sing in his band in order to spend more time with the dog. As Maria Emilia takes on this new role, she worries she might lose her own identity.