Two Embraces(2007)
Two stories in search of love and friendship
Four lonely and disenfranchised urbanites in contemporary Mexico City: a preteen boy under tremendous emotional strain, the pretty cashier with whom he is infatuated, an enraged and embittered cabbie, and the estranged daughter of one of his fares. Per the film's title, these characters pair off, finding unexpected hope and salvation in one another.
Movie: Two Embraces
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paco
Silvina
Joaquín
Laura
Lucía
Jorge
Nicolás
Subgerente
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Overview
Four lonely and disenfranchised urbanites in contemporary Mexico City: a preteen boy under tremendous emotional strain, the pretty cashier with whom he is infatuated, an enraged and embittered cabbie, and the estranged daughter of one of his fares. Per the film's title, these characters pair off, finding unexpected hope and salvation in one another.
Release Date
2007-05-26
Average
6.1
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
Two stories in search of love and friendship
Genres
Languages:
Español
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