In Cuba in the 19th century, Luis (Antonio Banderas), a local coffee tycoon, is going to marry a mail-order bride. Luis has never seen this American woman, Julia (Angelina Jolie), but when he first saw his wife at the dock, he was attracted by her beauty. But he didn't know that this beautiful bride was full of tricks. Luis was extremely happy in his newlywed life, and he thought that his happy days would continue like this. Luis discovered that his wife was not as simple as he imagined. Julia hid a series of lies, and the ultimate goal was Luis's huge wealth. The seemingly happy life concealed many undercurrents and variables.