Lucio Anneo Seneca

Based on the Greek tragedy MEDEA, this is a present day Mexican version, set in the seediest possible milieu of Mexico City. A woman abandoned by her husband, is thrown out of her apartment by her landlord - who is also her husband's new father-in-law. She is also about to lose custody of her two children to her husband, a low-life, second-rate boxer and opportunist. With the help of her godmother, she plans to take revenge on her husband. (imdb)

The story is based in the ancient greek legend. A pretty and untamed girl named Estrella falls in love with Fernando, the son of the richest man in a little village at the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Fernando hates women, so he rejects her. Crazy of love, Estrella marries his father, Don Juan, to be closer to Fernando. The rumours run all around the village and the tragedy comes in a stormy night. (imdb)