The story follows (Leonardo Sbaraglia), an aging professional boxer at the tail end of a decorated career. Despite pressure from his family to retire, Ramón remains desperate for the vitality of his prime. His life takes a drastic turn when he meets Débora (Eva De Dominici), a fierce and younger aspiring boxer at his gym.
: The film portrays the psychological toll of a physical career coming to an end. Ramón's refusal to accept his age manifests as a reckless pursuit of pleasure and pain, blurring the lines between his performance in the ring and his private life. : The film portrays the psychological toll of
: Ramón’s attraction to Débora goes beyond romance; she represents the youth and aggression he is losing. Their relationship quickly becomes a "sex-fueled" obsession that leads Ramón to abandon his wife and children. but to the raw
: Reviewers on IMDb and Letterboxd frequently note that the film prioritizes atmosphere and eroticism over complex plotting. The "blood in the mouth" refers not just to the injuries of boxing, but to the raw, violent intensity of the protagonists' affair. Critical Reception violent intensity of the protagonists' affair.