Carrying his son on his back, a man travels from place to place looking for a doctor to treat the sick boy. As they journey, the indio father tells the boy stories to keep him distracted. These stories reveal the life of native peoples in Mexico, both in the countryside and in cities, and they shed light on characteristic beliefs and rituals.

Genres

Cast

Salvador Sánchez

Juan Dolores

Ana De Sade

Jacinta

Aurora Clavel

Made de José

Tamara Garina