Cándido and Braulio are twin brothers growing up near the border of Haiti in the Dominican Republic. While Braulio helps their grandfather sell coal in the border market of Malpaso, Cándido leads a lonely existence secluded in his home due to his albinism. Their life takes an unexpected turn for the worse after their grandfather's sudden death, and Braulio will now need to look after his brother by making ends meet in Malpaso. All the while Cándido dreams of the return of their absent father.