Rocio and Raphael are a young couple from a small Spanish town. Rocio must mourn the death of a relative for six months and is forbidden to see Raphael. Very much in love, they are frustrated by the old-fashioned customs of their village. When they can finally see each other, the two plan to soon marry. Unfortunately, the girl's grandfather dies and she must start the process of mourning all over again. This time Raphael begs her to rebel against her family and the villagers, but she refuses for fear of persecution. When Rocio has had enough of putting her own happiness aside, she decides to run away with Raphael in spite of what her family will say. Things do not go as planned, however, when yet another family member passes away.
Manuel Summers
Director
Alfredo Landa
Rafael Castroviejo
María José Alfonso
Rocío Vázquez Romero
Pilar Gómez Ferrer
Concha, madre de Rocío
Vicente Llosá
Paco, padre de Rocío
José Vicente Cerrudo
Abuelo de Rocío
Carmen Santonja
Amiga de Rocío
Doris Kent
Mercedes Huete
Manuel Ayuso
Tío de Rocío
Manuel Guitián
Cura
Salvador Cortés
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