The film features a chiropractor (Nestor Guzzini) attempting to bond with his two children (Malu Chouza and Joaquin Castiglioni) during a rainy vacation.

It won the Knight Ibero-American Competition at the 30th Miami International Film Festival (MIFF).

The titular house is the subject of infighting between three siblings (Néstor Guzzini, Mirella Pascual, and Romina Peluffo) following the death of the family patriarch.

Alelí was Uruguay's submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.

In the film, Adela (Chiara Hourcade) grapples with the death of her best friend, Elena (Vicky Jorge).