Consequences of Passion

Mexico's chaotic political revolution turns the country into a place of turmoil and economic struggle. Angelica's father, Miguel, is an ambitious man on the verge of losing everything. His strong desire to survive compels him to take a chance in America, the land of opportunity. With Miguel gone, Angelica's mother, Caridad, gains responsibility of the household. Their lives are then changed forever when Adam, Angelica's brother, is in an accident, causing her brother Eric to become rebellious and indifferent. After Miguel and Caridad's deaths, Angelica is left with four younger siblings, including a crippled sister and a fugitive brother. While strengthened by her family's hardships, Angelica is not satisfied with simply surviving, and she wills herself across the border to try to build a better future. Despite the uncertainties before her, Angelica desperately seeks a change, no matter what the consequences.