Mario Suárez, a seasoned film director, struggles with a personal crisis after his wife leaves him due to depression. Immersing himself in his tango film, he becomes captivated by the lead dancer, a passionate performer whose lover, a dangerous mobster, has invested heavily in the production.

Embracing the colorful artifice of musicals, this Oscar®-nominated marvel from Spanish master Carlos Saura wanders through the labyrinth of the creative process, where private turmoil and artistic bliss collide. As bodies become entwined, Tango sways to the seductive rhythm of memory and desire.