Indigenous Indians who have lived on the land for generations live in the scenic village of Sochmiko, which is located by the lake. Maria Conderelia fell passionately in love with Lourenco Raphael. The couple spent the most wonderful and unforgettable time of their lives by the lake, under the willows and in the hut. They forgot the world around them and looked forward to a happy future. But... no, no, no. This immortal work in Mexican film history, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, reflects the life of the Indians with smooth techniques and poetic language, with a strong flavor of life and a distinct atmosphere of painting. it paves the way for the Mexican film industry to enter the golden age. Mexican cinematographer Figueroa's photography has an outstanding style of slow and rigorous movement, highlighting the emotions of the characters and the reality of the natural scenery. In this film, he displays his superb skills to make every shot as beautiful as a painting. Towle Sedrio, who plays the leading actress, won the first Ariel Award (1946) Best Actress Award at the newly established Mexican Academy of Film Arts for her extraordinary performance in this film and the abandoned woman.
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