Overview
On a small Mexican island dwells a group of Indians who live in the traditional manner and who disdain outsiders. The beautiful Maclovia and the poverty-stricken Jose Maria are in love, but her father refuses to allow their marriage, or even any communication between them, due to Jose Maria's lack of means.
Director and cast
- Emilio Fernández Director
- María Félix as Maclovia
- Pedro Armendáriz as José María
- Carlos López Moctezuma as Sgt. Genovevo de la Garza
- Columba Domínguez as Sara
- Arturo Soto Rangel as Don Justo
- Miguel Inclán as Tata Macario
- Eduardo Arozamena as Cabo Mendoza
- José Morcillo as Don Jerónimo
- Roberto Cañedo as Teniente Ocampo
- Manuel Dondé as Comisario (uncredited)
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