The Mystery of the Almond Trees (2004)
A pair of macho private detectives pose as a gay couple to gain access into the world of a perverted wealthy widow, Doña Josefina, also known as “Mrs. Open Mind.” The widow’s summer home, it seems, is a legendary lightning rod for scandal because of mysterious and evil incidents that occur there.
Director: Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Cast
- María Rojo - Dona Josefina
- Alejandro Tommasi - Don Joaquin
- José Juan Meraz - Alfonso / Alejandro
- Karla Constantini - Raquel
- Manuel Medina - Javier / Gilberto
- Abril Medina - Novia
- Irma Villaseñor - Figurante
- Lorena Curiel - Figurante
- Edwin Ballesteros
- Citlali Navarro
Screenplay
Music: Omar Guzmán
Editing: Osvaldo Gómez
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder
Keywords
murder, homoeroticism, wealthy widow, pretending to be gay, gay theme
More Films by Director: Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery of the Almond Trees about?
- A pair of macho private detectives pose as a gay couple to gain access into the world of a perverted wealthy widow, Doña Josefina, also known as “Mrs. Open Mind.” The widow’s summer home, it seems, is a legendary lightning rod for scandal because of mysterious and evil incidents that occur there.
- Who directed The Mystery of the Almond Trees?
- The Mystery of the Almond Trees was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.
- Who stars in The Mystery of the Almond Trees?
- The Mystery of the Almond Trees stars María Rojo, Alejandro Tommasi, José Juan Meraz, Karla Constantini, Manuel Medina, Abril Medina.
- How long is The Mystery of the Almond Trees?
- The Mystery of the Almond Trees has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery of the Almond Trees?
- The Mystery of the Almond Trees is a Drama, Comedy, Thriller film.
- Where was The Mystery of the Almond Trees produced?
- The Mystery of the Almond Trees was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Mystery of the Almond Trees?
- The themes of The Mystery of the Almond Trees include: The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.