Ana María Villaseñor

Two bumpkins in the big city fight over the same girl, until they realize that she's playing them against each other.

A Mexican family drama.

Gumaro Pérez must fulfill all the whims of his wife, who is sworn lady of society even though the Pérez are not a wealthy family. In order not to look bad with his wife, Gumaro asks for a loan, but when he receives it, all his co-workers take it from him since he owes everyone money.

With the purpose of using barbasco roots in the production of cortisone, a pharmaceutical company sends a scientist to investigate the possibilities of exploitation in Veracruz, but the man gets lost in the jungle and lives a strange romantic adventure in a remote location called Paradise.

Gloria encounters Francisco, a man whose social veneer betrays a truer self burrowed underneath.