In an unnamed Latin American country that closely resembles Mexico, the government fights a rural insurgency with torture, assault, rape, and murder. Soldiers descend on a town, cutting off the rebels from their cache of ammunition hidden in a field. A family of grandfather, son, and grandson are among the rebels in the hills. The grandfather, with his violin over his shoulder, tries to pass the checkpoint, ostensibly to tend his corn crop. The commanding officer lets him pass but insists on a daily music lesson.
Ángel Tavira
as Don Plutarco
Gerardo Taracena
as Genaro
Dagoberto Gama
as Capitán
Mario Garibaldi
as Lucio
Fermín Martínez
as Teniente
Silverio Palacios
as Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez
as Hacendado
Octavio Castro
as Zacarías
Carlos Gallardo
as Soldado Colaborador
Humberto Castillo
as Niño Mensajero
Cornelio Cruz
as Vendedora
Ángeles Cruz
as Jefa Guerrillera 1
