In 1930s Mexico, a young boy falls in love with his elementary-school teacher.
13-year-old Eliseo is initiated into love by his schoolteacher Felipa, who leaves town after their relationship is discovered, leaving him mired in memories. Forced to marry another woman and live a routine life, Eliseo spends his life remembering his romance with Felipa. 10 years later, Felipa returns, removing his wounds and forever changing his life and those of his loved ones and everyone else in town.
