In Xochimilco 1909, Mar�a Candelaria and Lorenzo Rafael long for getting married but the odds are against them. Maria Candelaria is segregated for being a prostitute's child and the couple faces the greed of Mr. Damian, the town's shop owner who secretly desires Maria. When Maria falls sick with Malaria, Lorenzo Rafael steals a quinine bottle from Damian's shop, unleashing tragedy for the lovers.
Directed byEmilio Fern�ndez
Written byEmilio Fern�ndez, Mauricio Magdaleno
CountryMexico
Runtime76 min
On screen
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