Eliseo is the superintendent of an upscale building. On the surface, is cordial and docile in his role, but underneath Eliseo believes himself the omnipotent figure of the community — meddling in the affairs of residents and pulling strings as he sees fit. Eliseo's only concern is protecting his job, which comes under threat by a proposed pool project.

A widower and father of three is on the verge of ruin, but he inherits an unexpected fortune from his uncle. But the money comes with one condition: that his family takes care of Chueco, an adult chimpanzee who has a huge secret: he can talk. Hiding this won't be easy, because the chimpanzee never shuts up and will get the family in all sorts of trouble.