"Antes la Lluvia" is the story of two women, Maria and Esther. Both are in the midst of heavy losses. María is a Salvadoran migrant woman who unfairly loses her job after falling ill and is also ending a painful relationship. Esther, an elderly woman with Alzheimer's, is losing her memory, and with it her most important memories. In the midst of this, they build a special friendship and deep questions about oblivion, which result in a complete reconstruction of María and the making of decisions that make her consider her return home with her son.