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The film opens with a mythic origin of the gypsies, showing them in ancient settings and flamenco-inspired ritual. Folklore claims they descend from an Egyptian pharaoh, and a spell is cast that ties the lovers’ descendants together. This magical backstory foreshadows the romance that drives the rest of the story.

The frame shifts to the 1950s in Seville, where Trinidad and Regalito are caught stealing six hams from a shop window. Their courtroom banter is witty and blunt, entertaining the crowd while infuriating the judges. Enraged yet intrigued, Enrique, a lawyer, steps in to defend them.

After much deliberation, the court orders them to pay a fee as the price of freedom. The payment becomes their ticket out of trouble and forces Trinidad to seek employment. The scene highlights social tensions and the humorous yet sharp portrayal of Andalusian gypsies in court.

Trinidad secures a job as a maid in Seville, employed in Enrique’s household. Enrique then enlists her in a Pygmalion-like experiment to see if she can be transformed into a more socially integrated person. He plans to measure change by how she reacts to a folkloric song.

Enrique explains that the experiment hinges on watching her response to the song as she adopts more refined behavior. The more cultured she becomes, the less she should react to traditional music. Trinidad, however, pushes back against being tamed, hinting that the gypsy spirit cannot be easily constrained.

Dressed in modern clothing, Trinidad delivers a vibrant, choreography-rich performance that captivates Enrique. He is enchanted, and he hums the tune along with her the next morning. The line between scientific observation and personal attraction begins to blur.

As months pass, Trinidad’s charisma wins Enrique over, undermining the experiment’s premise. A coworker notes the shift and coaches a plan to have Trinidad leave, arguing that her presence could jeopardize Enrique’s career. The tension escalates as personal feelings threaten professional boundaries.

Trinidad decides to leave to avoid harming Enrique and the life he’s building. She prepares to say goodbye by performing a heartfelt ballad for him as a farewell. The choice underscores her care for him despite the growing feelings.

Before leaving, she performs the emotional ballad 'Te Lo Juro Yo' in a powerful, farewell moment. The rendition is charged with feeling and cements the strong bond they share, even as she steps away. Her departure marks a poignant turning point in their relationship.

Enrique follows the thread of their complicated romance and tracks down Trinidad to declare his love. The sequence brings the romantic arc to its emotional culmination, tying together the mythic premise with the human desire that propelled it. The film closes on the note that love endures despite the barriers between them.