Yara, a 19-year-old from a humble working-class family in Bonao, is a prodigy with a voice as raw and powerful as the Ciguapa , the mythical Dominican female spirit known for her beauty, power, and revenge. Her mother, Rosa, a seamstress with a passion for folklore, dreams of Yara escaping poverty through music. Tragedy strikes when Rosa falls ill, leaving Yara to care for her siblings while performing at local banyolas (house parties) for meager tips.