On a small Mexican island dwells a group of Indians who live in the traditional manner and who disdain outsiders. The beautiful Maclovia and the poverty-stricken Jose Maria are in love, but her father refuses to allow their marriage, or even any communication between them, due to Jose Maria's lack of means.

María Félixas Maclovia
Pedro Armendárizas José María
Carlos López Moctezumaas Sgt. Genovevo de la Garza
Columba Domínguezas Sara
Arturo Soto Rangelas Don Justo
Miguel Inclánas Tata Macario
Eduardo Arozamenaas Cabo Mendoza
José Morcilloas Don Jerónimo
Roberto Cañedoas Teniente Ocampo
Manuel Dondéas Comisario (uncredited)
Gabriel Figueroa