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The film features Fernandez himself as a character named Rogellio Torres. The lion's share of the footage, however, is devoted to the romance between Esperanza, granddaughter of a common laborer, and Jose Luis Castro, the firebrand son of a landowner. Joining a revolutionary movements, Castro is disowned by his father, but Esperanza remains loyally by his side. Later on, Castro's father is killed by outlaws; in seeking vengeance, he sacrifices his own life, while Esperanza carries on his revolutionary work with their young son in tow.

"One of the gratest love stories ever told!!"

Credits

Dolores del RíoEsperanza

Pedro ArmendárizJosé Luis Castro

Emilio FernándezRogelio Torres

Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.Don Francisco

Armando Soto La Marina 'El Chicote'Reynaldo