In 1875 Argentina, a common punishment for murder was a stint in the army. A young gaucho, having committed the crime, deserts his sentence and becomes a bandit leader. He also impregnates his sweetheart, but eventually realizes the pointlessness of his actions.
Way of a Gaucho
A gaucho is sentenced to harsh army duty in 1875 Argentina after taking a life, but he deserts the army to become a notorious bandit leader.