Overview
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
Director and cast
- Arturo Ripstein Director
- Jorge Luke as Luis de Carvajal
- Diana Bracho as Mariana de Carvajal
- Claudio Brook as Fray Alonso de Peralta
- Ana Mérida as Francisca de Carvajal
- Rafael Banquells as Principal de la Real Audiencia
- Mario Castillón Bracho as Gregorio López
- Jorge Fegán as Padre Oroz
- Farnesio de Bernal as Fray Hernando
- Virgilio Hernández as Martoz de Bohorquez
- Antonio Bravo as Rabino Morales
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