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La Hora Marcada was a 1986 Mexican television anthology series famous for its horror and science fiction themes in the vein of the Twilight Zone. Although virtually unknown outside the country, it achieved a popular and critical success in Mexico. It had a series of rotating writers and directors, among them Emmanuel Lubezki, Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso CuarĂłn.
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Camila Flores is a sweet peasant who lost her parents very early. Its creation was in charge of his grandfather Genaro. He is a great rooster breeder, but he is very poor. Genaro's biggest fear is that Camila will one day abandon him and that she will not be happy. One day, Camila meets lawyer Miguel Gutiérrez, he came from the capital, and as soon as he sees Camila he is impressed by her beauty. He asks the girl's grandfather for permission so he can visit her. Genaro thinks that Miguel will soon forget his granddaughter so he lets Miguel see her. Before long, Camila and Miguel fall in love, which is why he asks for the girl's hand in marriage. Genaro, even against his will, allows Camila to get married.
MarĂa Dolores is a beautiful woman dating Arturo. He is an unscrupulous man who takes advantage of MarĂa's kindness to deceive her; he eventually abandons her to marry another woman. Some time later, Arturo attempts to seduce MarĂa. She tries to resist, and a struggle ensues during which Arturo dies. MarĂa is found guilty of his death and imprisoned. While in jail, she vows never to trust—let alone get involved with—a man again. After her release, MarĂa meets Gustavo, a lawyer who falls in love with her. Through him, she learns to trust men once more. Ultimately, she marries Gustavo, and they live happily.
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