Beyond the Sky (2007)
In the devastated urban landscape of Mexico City, in the course of a day, the lives of a handful of characters intertwine.
Malboro and Cucu, the starring characters, are two brothers who split after the older one, Malboro, went to prison five years. One day he is set free, willing to return to his life. Cucu is the younger brother, who has become a boxer with possible success, if only the beater he keeps somewhere inside, didn't arise in the worst moments. The relationship between the two brothers is somehow ambiguous, there's something unclear that caused Malboro's arrest. To complete the triangle is Uncle Jesus who has been like a father to them; a retired boxer who's always thinking about his past. Sara is Malboro's great love, a woman full of shame and resented after almost leaving her whole life behind to follow Malboro, but he failed in their attempt to run away because that same night, he got arrested by Rojas. Rojas is Sara's husband, a police officer who hates Malboro and will do anything to get him out of his way...
Cast
- Demián Bichir - Malboro
- Armando Hernández - Cucú
- Damián Alcázar - Rojas
- Dolores Heredia - Sara
- Rafael Inclán - Tio Jesús
- Martha Higareda - Elisa
- Isela Vega - Madre
- Ricardo Blume - Senador García Luna
- Rosa María Bianchi - Señora García Luna
- Elizabeth Cervantes - Rebeca
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beyond the Sky about?
- Malboro and Cucu, the starring characters, are two brothers who split after the older one, Malboro, went to prison five years. One day he is set free, willing to return to his life. Cucu is the younger brother, who has become a boxer with possible success, if only the beater he keeps somewhere inside, didn't arise in the worst moments. The relationship between the two brothers is somehow ambiguous, there's something unclear that caused Malboro's arrest. To complete the triangle is Uncle Jesus who has been like a father to them; a retired boxer who's always thinking about his past. Sara is Malboro's great love, a woman full of shame and resented after almost leaving her whole life behind to follow Malboro, but he failed in their attempt to run away because that same night, he got arrested by Rojas. Rojas is Sara's husband, a police officer who hates Malboro and will do anything to get him out of his way...
- Who directed Beyond the Sky?
- Beyond the Sky was directed by Javier 'Fox' Patrón.
- Who stars in Beyond the Sky?
- Beyond the Sky stars Demián Bichir, Armando Hernández, Damián Alcázar, Dolores Heredia, Rafael Inclán, Martha Higareda.
- How long is Beyond the Sky?
- Beyond the Sky has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Beyond the Sky?
- Beyond the Sky is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Beyond the Sky?
- Beyond the Sky had a budget of $2M.