The machetera is inspired by real facts, in 1978 in Cuba. Marisol is a stubborn woman from the city. She now resides in the Cuban countryside with her beloved but fragile husband. He has difficulty working with the peasants (guajiros), in the cane fields. His rival is a conceited pipe cutter who wins all prizes. She tries to use every means to defeat her rival and win the Russian-made car "Lada"..
