In the early 20th century, a young couple, María Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael, face immense obstacles as they attempt to marry. María, shunned due to her mother's profession, and Lorenzo Rafael, must overcome the greed of a ruthless shop owner, Mr. Damian, who harbors a dark secret desire for María. Tragedy strikes when María falls ill with malaria, prompting Lorenzo Rafael to steal a life-saving quinine bottle from Damian's shop, setting off a devastating chain of events for the star-crossed lovers.
Maria Candelaria
In the vibrant Mexican town of Xochimilco during the early 20th century, a couple's fiery romance is tested by the demands of society and the manipulative desires of a wealthy patron.
