Martín, a young student from Buenos Aires, explores his emotions and competes for the love and affection of Sebastian, his gym coach. After a series of excuses and manoeuvres, he gets to spend the night at his. When Martín's intentions become clear to Sebastian, it's too late since he is already involved. Only after a tragic accident does Sebastian become aware of his feelings for Martín.

Ausente, the second film by Marco Berger after his acclaimed Plan B, is at times a physiological thriller. It talks delicately and artfully of the abuse that a minor can impose on an adult. Such minor understands perfectly the delicate position his coach is in and exploits it to the fullest.