Law of Desire(1987)
An Outrageously Funny Tale of Lust, Passion and Jealousy!
Pablo, a successful film director, disappointed in his relationship with his young lover, Juan, concentrates in a new project, a monologue starring his transgender sister, Tina. Antonio, an uptight young man, falls possessively in love with the director and in his passion would stop at nothing to obtain the object of his desire.
Movie: Law of Desire
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pablo Quintero
Tina Quintero
Antonio Benítez
Juan Bermúdez
Detective
Ada
Ada’s Mother
Antonio’s Mother
El Cura
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