简介：This cinematic work is a captivating adaptation of the renowned novel by Benito Pérez Galdós. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Spain's historical landscape, spanning the years from 1865 to 1876.

The film vividly recounts, among other intricacies, the story of a love triangle that spans an extended duration. On one corner of this romantic triangle stands the marriage of the Santa Cruz family—comprising the gentle and endearing Jacinta, and the whimsical, untruthful "Juanito" Santa Cruz. Both belong to Madrid's affluent upper middle class. The third member of this trio is Fortunata, "Juanito's" beloved, who comes from the lower strata of society, toiling in the urban outskirts.

What truly distinguishes Benito Pérez Galdós's novel is its scathing critique of the contemporary society. It lambastes its customs, exposes its religious myopia, and highlights the profound chasm between social classes, as well as between genders. As the narrative progresses, it introduces a myriad of characters, each as unique as they are, with their own distinct personalities that stand out prominently.