The Other Side (1999)

The Other Side (1999) poster

Alejandro and Beto are in love. Their relationship, however, is being seriously tested. Alejandro is HIV+ and becoming more desperate as he finds the drug treatments in Mexico City are not working as he had hoped, and his t-cells continue to plummet. After much anguish, he decides, without input from Beto, that he needs to go to the U.S. for better information, medication and treatment. That decision unleashes havoc for Alejandro as he and Beto fight, slip up and finally reconcile. At the U.S. embassy, Alejandro is denied a visa, which ultimately leads him to try crossing the border illegally.

Director: C.A. Griffith
Runtime: 80 min
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Original Language: es
More Films by Director: C.A. Griffith

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Side about?
Alejandro and Beto are in love. Their relationship, however, is being seriously tested. Alejandro is HIV+ and becoming more desperate as he finds the drug treatments in Mexico City are not working as he had hoped, and his t-cells continue to plummet. After much anguish, he decides, without input from Beto, that he needs to go to the U.S. for better information, medication and treatment. That decision unleashes havoc for Alejandro as he and Beto fight, slip up and finally reconcile. At the U.S. embassy, Alejandro is denied a visa, which ultimately leads him to try crossing the border illegally.
Who directed The Other Side?
The Other Side was directed by C.A. Griffith.
Who stars in The Other Side?
The Other Side stars Mario Callitzin, Gustavo Cravioto, Eduardo López Rojas, Alejandra Nettel, Patricia Reyes Spíndola.
How long is The Other Side?
The Other Side has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).