The story of a fantastic wedding, the return of the bride to her parents in disgrace, her brothers' resolve to seek revenge on her corruptor, and the townspeoples' refusal to depart from routine.

Examines the rise of the drug cartels in Mexico, their effects on society, and the increase in violence since the Mexican government attempted to control the drug trade, and profiles some individuals involved on both sides of the law. "Presenta todos los ángulos esenciales para entender la guerra más sangrienta que ha vivido México desde hace un siglo: las rutas de la droga, el lavado de dinero, las complicidades oficiales, el cambio de bando...