Carolina is a young woman, beautiful and determined, of Spanish and French descent, living in Mexico during the Revolution. Politics plays a decisive role in her life and her family, but it is love that will direct the course of Carolina's life. Love, that manifests itself in may forms - filial, maternal and, especially, romantic - gives meaning to life in a world that can be cruel and unjust.

Carolina finds herself in situations that appear to offer no way out. Her inner strength, and the abundant love integral to her character are tested to the very limit, but are not easily conquered. Her destiny carries her from her birthplace to Mexico City and finally, to Los Angeles, California. After so many experiences, so much disillusionment, and so much sadness: will she ever capture the happiness and peace that she longs for?