Summary
Tin Gods meticulously charts the precipitous decline of a New York engineer, whose life of societal standing crumbles under the weight of personal tragedy and marital discord. His wife’s relentless political ambition overshadows their domestic sphere, leading to a devastating neglect that costs them their son. This catastrophic loss irrevocably fractures their union, propelling the engineer into a self-imposed exile in South America, where he seeks catharsis in the monumental task of bridge construction. Yet, the grand scale of his new endeavor fails to mend his shattered psyche; instead, he spirals into chronic alcoholism and professional ruin. On the cusp of utter self-destruction, he encounters Carita, a compassionate cabaret dancer whose unwavering support gradually coaxes him back from the abyss, rekindling his capacity for life and love. Their fragile new bond is imperiled, however, when his estranged wife, having suffered her own political defeat, arrives in South America, determined to reclaim him, setting the stage for a tragic misunderstanding that threatens Carita's very existence.
Synopsis
An engineer in New York is unhappily married to a politically ambitious wife. When their son dies due to his wife's neglect, he deserts her and goes to South America to help build a bridge. But he loses interest in life, starts drinking, and loses his job. As he is about to hit rock bottom, he meets a cabaret dancer named Carita who helps him recover. He falls in love with her. When his wife loses her senatorial race, she goes to South America to reunite with him. Carita mistakenly believes that he still loves his wife, and decides to kill herself.
