Undertow (2009)
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
Director: Javier Fuentes-León
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 23, 2009
Cast
- Cristian Mercado - Miguel
- Manolo Cardona - Santiago
- Tatiana Astengo - Mariela
- José Chacaltana - Héctor
- Attilia Boschetti - Sra. La Rosa
- María Edelmira Palomino - Doña Flor
- Julio Humberto Cavero - Padre Juan
- Haydeé Cáceres - Trinidad
- Emilram Cossío - Pato
- Cindy Díaz - Isaura
Screenplay
- Javier Fuentes-León (Screenplay)
Music: Selma Mutal
Cinematography: Mauricio Vidal
Production: Dynamo, El Calvo Films
Country: Colombia, France, Germany, Peru
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
sea, ritual, peru, lover, supernatural, fisherman, male homosexuality, in the closet, death, ghost story, magic realism, lgbt, ghost, ghosts of the past, ritualized cultural performance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Undertow about?
- A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
- Who directed Undertow?
- Undertow was directed by Javier Fuentes-León.
- Who stars in Undertow?
- Undertow stars Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo, José Chacaltana, Attilia Boschetti, María Edelmira Palomino.
- How long is Undertow?
- Undertow has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Undertow?
- Undertow is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Undertow produced?
- Undertow was produced in Colombia, France, Germany, Peru.
- What are the themes of Undertow?
- The themes of Undertow include: Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.