Assumpta Serna stars as the brilliant and beautiful poet Sister Juana Inés de la Cruz in this magnificent portrayal of 17th Century Mexico. In order to pursue her love of writing, Juana enters the convent and gains international renown. When the Inquisition comes, the local Vicereine becomes Juana's protectress and erotic muse, and soon begins a thrilling romance of startling passion and intensity.
| Directing | María Luisa Bemberg | Director |
| Writing | María Luisa Bemberg | Writer |
| Writing | Octavio Paz | Novel |
| Writing | Antonio Larreta | Writer |
| Production | Lita Stantic | Producer |
| Sound | Luis María Serra | Music |
| Editing | Juan Carlos Macías | Editor |
| Art | Esmeralda Almonacid | Production Design |
| Art | Voytek | Production Design |
| Art | Cristina Nigro | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Graciela Galán | Costume Design |
| Sound | Jorge Stavropulos | Sound |
| Sound | Javier Salinas | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Production | Gilbert Marouani | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Félix Monti | Director of Photography |
