Living Is What Matters (1987)
An inordinate passion invaded their bodies and minds
A drifter named Candelario asks to spend the night at the hacienda of Don Lazaro. Once there, he gets the offer to stay and work as a laborer with a fixed salary. Over time, Candelario is gaining the confidence of his employer, and becomes indispensable. The situation will change radically when Don Lazarus discovers that Candelario is having a love affair with his wife.
Director: Luis Alcoriza
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: October 21, 1987
Cast
- María Rojo - Chabela
- Gonzalo Vega - Candelario
- Ernesto Gómez Cruz - Lázaro
- Loló Navarro - Mamá Rosita
- Alejandro Parodi - Canales
- Justo Martínez - Gabriel
- Eduardo Borja - Padre Aurelio
- Bruno Rey - Comandante
- Ramón Menéndez - Gregorio
- Miguel Gómez Checa - Esteban
Screenplay
Music: Pedro Plascencia
Editing: Federico Landeros
Production: Conacite Dos, Conacite Uno, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Love Stories Crossing Cultures
Keywords
small town, hostility, prejudice, drifter, extramarital affair, brain damage, accident
More Films by Director: Luis Alcoriza
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Living Is What Matters about?
- A drifter named Candelario asks to spend the night at the hacienda of Don Lazaro. Once there, he gets the offer to stay and work as a laborer with a fixed salary. Over time, Candelario is gaining the confidence of his employer, and becomes indispensable. The situation will change radically when Don Lazarus discovers that Candelario is having a love affair with his wife.
- Who directed Living Is What Matters?
- Living Is What Matters was directed by Luis Alcoriza.
- Who stars in Living Is What Matters?
- Living Is What Matters stars María Rojo, Gonzalo Vega, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Loló Navarro, Alejandro Parodi, Justo Martínez.
- How long is Living Is What Matters?
- Living Is What Matters has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Living Is What Matters?
- Living Is What Matters is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Living Is What Matters produced?
- Living Is What Matters was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Living Is What Matters?
- The themes of Living Is What Matters include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Love Stories Crossing Cultures.