Edmundo Dantes is betrayed by his best friend, who has him killed to keep his property and his love. But after a few years, a certain Count appears to mortify the life of the traitorous friend.

Tabloid journalists muddy the waters during the investigation of the murder of an Argentine senator.

The story unfolds through the twists and turns of a strange curse attributed to a jewel that, passed from hand to hand, carries a deadly destiny. Its theme spans the three countries where it was filmed (Spain, Mexico, and Argentina), beginning in Spain and then moving to Mexico. The jewel, which takes on the character of another figure in the narrative as it travels through different parts of the world, arrives in Buenos Aires. The film ultimately presents the jewel's final destination in Mexico, where its owner dies, like others who were also marked by its malevolent influence.

During a local festival, a mysterious stranger appears in town, heading towards a violent confrontation.

A crime writer searching for the truth about a personal tragedy becomes involved in a murder investigation.

A cabaret performer tries to protect her daughter from a mysterious killer while resisting the advances of the prosecutor pursuing the criminal.

A young girl from a small town migrates to the capital of Buenos Aires, only to find a home in the slum area of the city.

Margarita, a French courtesan, experiences genuine love for first time in the arms of much-younger Armand.

The difficult, dangerous, and selfless work of an expedition that set out for the harsh and deserted Plaza Wincul Valley in search of oil.