Manuel considers himself the wealthiest boy in all of Mexico. He freely roams the countryside with his faithful dogs. He hunts, fishes, and basks in the fresh air. However, he’s the son of a peasant woman who is deeply in love with Manuel’s father, a wealthy Mexican land owner. Because of their class differences, the relationship between his parents is forbidden.

Manuel’s birthright is kept secret until his mother’s death. On her deathbed, she reveals his father’s identity and makes him promise to go live with him. Manuel discovers he has two sisters...