Delving into the topic of sexual repression (and awakening),[1][2] the plot tracks Laura, a young woman from a conservative background moving to a colegio mayor in Madrid to study a degree in Chemistry.

[5] Carlos Loureda of Fotogramas considered that Franco surpasses himself in "his most amiable and open film" in what seemed unbeatable so far: the direction of actresses.

[10] Also reviewing for Fotogramas, Pablo Vázquez scored 5 out of 5 stars, describing the film as "a beautiful act of artistic terrorism, as virtuous and warm as it is absurdly human".

[11] Jonathan Holland of ScreenDaily deemed the film to be "daring", "undoubtedly crafted with care" and "Franco's most accessible work to date", while pointing out at the script's lack of "imaginative power", being "far more interested in presenting interactions in exquisite detail than it is in putting flesh on the characters involved".

[12] Javier Ocaña of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars considering that newcomers Sorolla and Irureta manage to move viewers with their frank performances.