When Derrick, a young Indiana student decides to surprise his friend from Texas (Juan) by dropping by unannounced he finds the tables turned on him when he finds his friend is leaving for Mexico.Derrick decides to accept Juan's invitation to accompany him to Mexico and they are soon off on an adventure into the heart of Mexico. They end up in a tiny village that initially has Derrick regretting he ever agreed to join his friend on his journey. However, after meeting Chago, a little boy who becomes his guide, Derrick begins to see the world of the campesino through different eyes. Things get better when Derrick meets Chago's beautiful cousin, Thelma, a young lady who soon steals his heart away.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMoses ArcherDerrick | Derrick |
| EElvira BocanegraTio's Wife | Tio's Wife |
| EEvaristo BocanegraNot listed | Not listed |
| HHumberto BocanegraMan with Machete | Man with Machete |
| PPedro CalderónSchool Teacher | School Teacher |
| AAlma CapelloDerrick's Mom | Derrick's Mom |
| XXavier CastilloJuan | Juan |
| MMariela EsquivelThelma | Thelma |
| SSimon FloresJob Applicant | Job Applicant |
| MMaria GallegosWaitress | Waitress |
| TThomas GreunerCompany Boss | Company Boss |
| MMaribel HerreraSchool Girlfriend | School Girlfriend |
| GGuasbaldo LopezTeenage Boy | Teenage Boy |
| EEpifanio RochaTio | Tio |
| MMelissa VillescasSecretary | Secretary |
| MMarco XChago | Chago |