The film is a drama about the aftermath of the 1520s Spanish Conquest of Mexico told from the perspective of the indigenous Aztec people. It explores the social, religious, and psychological changes brought about by a historical process of colonization that both defined the American continent and is also highly reminiscent of today’s neocolonialism.

Damián Delgadoas Topiltzin / Tomás
Elpidia Carrilloas Tecuichpo / Doña Isabel
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrezas Beata Conversa
Honorato Magalonias Capitán Cristóbal Quijano
Maya Zapataas Xochiquetzal - Niña Intérprete
Guillermo Ríosas Alanpoyatzin - hermano
Josefina Echánoveas Nanahuatzin - abuela
Álvaro Guerreroas Rolando