Best First Film winner for Daniel Burak at the 2004 Argentinian Film Critics Association Awards "Bar El Chino" is a rundown bar where the essence of friendliness and warmth are still alive. Friends create an enormous symbolization for Jorge Garces, also known as El Chino (The Chinese.) Jorge, a filmmaker, is celebrating his birthday and his friends invite him to "El Chino" Bar, a special place for him. For months he records images with the idea of capturing in his film the essence that the Bar transmits. One special night, celebrating his birthday, Jorge sees Martina (Jimena de la Torre), whom while on a television assignment for a special TV Show, is spellbound by the warmth of "El Chino." The images she records spark an interest and convince her to finish the project. With the help of Jorge. A new ending to the project begins an amorous new relationship between Martina and Jorge. However, the unexpected changes of life will mark their destinies and their love.