Amor en fin (2009)
Directed by Salvador Aguirre
Genres - Drama, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Ensemble Film, Romantic Drama |
Release Date - May 31, 2009 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - Mexico |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Nathan Southern
Its full title Tres piezas de amor en un fin de semana (shortened here to simply Amor en fin), this Mexican-produced, Spanish-language ensemble drama marked one of Oscar-nominated actress Adriana Barraza's follow-ups to the 2006 Babel. The saga takes place in Mexico City, where three separate love stories that cut dramatically across Mexico's social classes transpire just before the most controversial Mexican election of modern times. One story finds beleaguered housewife Sofia (Barraza) falling in love with her neighbor, a musician and alcoholic. Another finds a group of young socialites engaged in a ménage-a-quatre that spins rapidly out of control. And the third follows Yolanda (Lilia Mendoza), a destitute juice seller who seals her own dire fate when she develops feelings for a young gang member. The trio of stories cumulatively posit love and romance against obstacles including the lust for power, greed, and basic human insecurity.
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love, menage-a-trois, Mexico, neighbor, wife