The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness (2012)

Cast

• Vanessa Cuevas
• Ángeles Cruz
• Román Cruz
• Alex Pérez
• Encarnación Pérez
• Dunia Cruz
• Patrosinia Sánchez
• Sonia Couoh
• Sabel Sánchez
• Myriam Bravo

Screenplay

• María Renée Prudencio (Screenplay)
• Ángeles Cruz (Screenplay)

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Overcoming Traumas of the Past

Keywords

daughter, child abuse, mother, sexual abuse, patriarchy, childhood trauma, healing process, grandmother, generational, mother daughter relationship, short film

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness about?

The tiricia is an illness of the soul when the heart is saddened. A story of three generations afflicted with being tiricientas: Ita, Justa and Alicia – grandmother, mother and daughter – who have at different times suffered, tolerated and allowed abuse, dragging on the disease. Alicia decides to break the cycle, eradicating it for future generations.

Who directed The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness?

The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness was directed by Ángeles Cruz.

Who stars in The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness?

The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness stars Vanessa Cuevas, Ángeles Cruz, Román Cruz, Alex Pérez, Encarnación Pérez, Dunia Cruz.

How long is The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness?

The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).

What genre is The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness?

The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness is a Drama film.

Where was The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness produced?

The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness was produced in Mexico.

What are the themes of The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness?

The themes of The Doldrums or How to Cure Sadness include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Overcoming Traumas of the Past.