Introduction to the film:
In Cuba in the19th century, local coffee merchant Luis (antonio banderas) is going to marry a mail-order bride. Louis has never met this American woman Julia (Angelina Jolie). When he first met the wife at the dock, Julia's beauty fascinated him. But he didn't know that the beautiful bride was scheming. Newly married life made Louis extremely happy. He thinks that the happy days will last forever. Louis found that his wife was not as simple as he thought. Julia hid a series of lies, and the ultimate goal was Louis' great wealth. A seemingly happy life hides many undercurrents and variables.