(segment "Angustia")
Three tales of horror, isolation and insanity set in Mexico.
Elena's mother
The story concerns a young woman named Elena who ascends from rags to riches when she inherits a substantial fortune; having no one else with whom she can share the monies, she invites her best friend, Clara, to move into her home and enjoy the wealth with her. All fares well until Elena falls in love with a male suitor - and thus threatens to jeopardize Clara's place in the household and her share of the spoils. Indignant, Clara vows to do everything in her power to prevent this new romance from blossoming.
Amparo
A beautiful gypsy named Yesenia has no set path in life. During a caravan trip she meets Osvaldo who is enrolled in the militia, they both fall in love despite their differences and social prejudices.
Madre de Julio Sr.
Young-adult movie about a crew of 8 or 10 upper-middle-class boys and girls -- mostly about the romance between two of them.
Lolita Renteria
The discovery of a young woman murdered in her car triggers unrelated problems among a diverse group of people.
María de Noreña
Rookie reporter and his publisher's daughter get caught up in a bizarre crime/traffic accident noir dilemma.
