The Tree of Blood

Marc Bellmunt and Rebeca Lopez arrive at a charming farmhouse in Spain's Basque country. Their stunning red car contrasts beautifully with the breathtaking mountain backdrop, setting the scene for the family's tale they are about to uncover.

Marc recalls the summer of 1991, when his mother, Nuria, was mourning the tragic loss of her parents in a car accident. This sets off a chain of memories about her passionate yet tumultuous relationships that would change their family's fate.

In a flashback, a young Nuria falls into a passionate relationship with the imposing Georgian, Dimitri. Their romance is fraught with reluctance, hinting at darker forces at play.

Olmo Mendoza, the driver and bodyguard of Nuria's father, reveals a chilling truth about her parents' murder at the hands of the Georgian mafia. This revelation forces Nuria to flee her home in Costra Grande.

After uncovering the truth, Olmo rescues Nuria and takes her to a secluded beach. They share an intimate moment in the ocean, but Olmo leaves suddenly, taking away the security she so desperately needs.

Rebeca’s narrative begins with her mother, Macarena Lopez, a punk singer facing complications during her pregnancy. She battles mental health struggles post-childbirth, leading to her eventual commitment.

The timeline shifts to 1939, where two children, Jacinto and Julieta, are evacuated to Russia. They become KGB agents and eventually start a family, setting the stage for future legacies tied to Marc and Rebeca.

Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Jacinto and Julieta relocate to Lloret, Spain. Their son Olmo finds work with Marc’s grandfather, intertwining their fates further.

Marc reflects on his mother Nuria's evolving career as an editor, including her passionate affair with the novelist Amaia Zugaza. Their connection stirs past emotions and leads to dramatic revelations.

As relationships intertwine, both Victor and Olmo marry: Victor to Macarena and Olmo to Amaia. These unions create a complex web of emotional ties that shape their children's future.

At the age of 8, Rebeca starts visiting her mother, revealing unsettling feelings about her identity and maternal connections. This reveals the emotional turmoil embedded in their family legacy.

As Olmo and Amaia's physical bond grows, so does her frustration with his past. Amaia delves into dark research about the Georgian mafia, linking to the tragedies that shattered Nuria's family.

A heartbreaking turning point occurs when Rebeca attempts suicide on the day of Olmo's wedding. This intense moment leads to an unexpected night of intimacy between Rebeca and Olmo.

As Marc and Rebeca's relationship deepens during university, their shared traumatic past leads to emotional confrontations and ultimately results in a devastating breakup full of unresolved feelings.

As the characters converge near the Mendoza villa, long-held secrets resurface, forcing them to confront painful legacies. The climax brings Marc and Rebeca back together, redefining their paths.