Northern Mexico, early 20th century. Reynaldo del Hierro is murdered while riding with his sons Reynaldo and Martín, whose mother instills in them the need for revenge.

Reynaldo del Hierro

Martín del Hierro

The Widow

Jacinta Cárdenas

Manuel Cárdenas

Chinito

Handmaid

Manuel's Coachman

Martín's Gofer

Quarreling Man

Pascual Velasco

Reynaldo del Hierro Sr.

Gunslinger

Pelón

Fidencio Cruz

Don Refugio

Martín's Lover
October 5, 1961

Reynaldo del Hierro

Martín del Hierro

The Widow

Jacinta Cárdenas

Manuel Cárdenas

Chinito

Handmaid

Manuel's Coachman

Martín's Gofer

Quarreling Man

Pascual Velasco

Reynaldo del Hierro Sr.

Gunslinger

Pelón

Fidencio Cruz

Don Refugio

Martín's Lover
