A small peaceful village suddenly becomes a very dangerous place when a foreigner appears with a wanted man.

Two corrupt policemen, who abuse their power by extorting money and killing those who get in their way, take charge of the investigation into the murder of a very rich man, the main suspect being his wife.

As part of the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, Rodrigo, a Spanish shipwreck falls in love with Tizcuitl, the young and beautiful Aztec daughter of Nezuhual, king of Tlacopan, powerful under the emperor Moctezuma.