Dark Bride

<p>Once a month the refinery workers of the Tropical Oil Company descend upon Tora a city in the Colombian forest. They journey down from the mountains searching for earthly bliss and hoping to encounter Sayonara the legendary Indian prostitute who rules their squalid paradise like a queen. Beautiful exotic and mysterious Sayonara the undisputed barrio angel captivates whoever crosses her path. Then one day she violates the unwritten rules of her profession and falls in love with a man she can never have. Sayonara's unrequited passion has tragic consequences not only for her but for all those whose lives ultimately depend on the Tropical Oil Company.</p><p>A slyly humorous yet poignant love story <em>The Dark Bride</em> lovingly recreates the lusty heartrending world of Colombian prostitutes and the men of the oil fields who are entranced by them. Full of wit and intelligence tragedy and compassion <em>The Dark Bride</em> is luminous and unforgettable.</p>