Chino Linares and his wife Lisette are a struggling young Puerto Rican couple. When a petty theft lands him in jail, she gets attached to the relative independence that a job as an executive assistant brings. By the time Chino is released, they bicker about upbringing their rebellious son, who needs more love and discipline, and soon discover they've been unfaithful. When their son gets involved in drug dealing, they must come together to bring their family back together