Rent Undertow (2009)
3.9 of 5 from 88 ratings
1h 37min
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- Synopsis:
- Miguel (Cristian Mercado), a respected local fisherman, is expecting his first child with his beautiful wife, Mariela (Tatiana Astengo). However, their peaceful existence is threatened by Miguel's love for Santiago (Manolo Cardona), a visiting artist whose presence is viewed as a threat by the villagers. When a fatal accident befalls the community, Miguel is faced with hiding his true feelings or coming to terms with who he is and risk losing everything, including those he loves.
- Actors:
- Cristian Mercado, Tatiana Astengo, Manolo Cardona, Attilia Boschetti, José Chacaltana, Maria Edelmira Palomino, Julio Humberto Cavero, Haydeé Cáceres, Emilram Cossío, Cindy Díaz, Juan Pablo Olivos, Christian Fernandez, Monica Rossi, Germán González, Liliana Alegría, Tomas Fernandez, Alfonso Gamboa, Jaziel Venque Veliz
- Directors:
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Writers:
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Others:
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Aka:
- Contracorriente
- Studio:
- Axiom
- Genres:
- Drama, Lesbian & Gay
- Countries:
- Peru
- Awards:
2010 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Audience Award Dramatic
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Reviews (1) of Undertow
Prepare to shed a tear - Undertow review by MI
Beautifully filmed in a harsh coastal South American landscape this is a very moving love story between two men from differing backgrounds, deftly tackling cultural differences, secrecy, family, and death. You will weep, guaranteed.
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