Recipes to Stay Together (1996)
"Cilantro y perejil" is a comedy about couples from the same family, hit by the economic crisis in Mexico. The plot turns around the eternal question of whether it is worth it to live as a couple. The conclusions are fun, unpredictable and very human. After ending a ten-year marriage, Carlos and Susana try to fall in love with other people without success. As the days go by, Carlos realizes that without Susana he is unable to do many things, including distinguishing cilantro from parsley.
Director: Rafael Montero
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: December 31, 1996
Cast
- Arcelia Ramírez - Susana Limón
- Demián Bichir - Carlos Rodríguez
- Germán Dehesa - Psiquiatra
- Rodolfo Arias - Enrique
- Maya Mishalska - Vicky
- Juan Manuel Bernal - Jorge
- Alpha Acosta - Nora
- Angélica Aragón - Teresa
- Alfredo Sevilla - Rodrigo
- Leticia Huijara - Melita
Screenplay
Music: Enrique Quezadas
Cinematography: Guillermo Granillo
Editing: Óscar Figueroa
Production: Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, FFCC, Televicine, Constelación, Televicine International
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Online Dating Misadventures, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
marriage crisis, psychoanalysis, dating, divorce, middle ages (476-1453), psychoanalyst, economic crisis, dating agency
More Films by Director: Rafael Montero
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Recipes to Stay Together about?
- "Cilantro y perejil" is a comedy about couples from the same family, hit by the economic crisis in Mexico. The plot turns around the eternal question of whether it is worth it to live as a couple. The conclusions are fun, unpredictable and very human. After ending a ten-year marriage, Carlos and Susana try to fall in love with other people without success. As the days go by, Carlos realizes that without Susana he is unable to do many things, including distinguishing cilantro from parsley.
- Who directed Recipes to Stay Together?
- Recipes to Stay Together was directed by Rafael Montero.
- Who stars in Recipes to Stay Together?
- Recipes to Stay Together stars Arcelia Ramírez, Demián Bichir, Germán Dehesa, Rodolfo Arias, Maya Mishalska, Juan Manuel Bernal.
- How long is Recipes to Stay Together?
- Recipes to Stay Together has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Recipes to Stay Together?
- Recipes to Stay Together is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Recipes to Stay Together produced?
- Recipes to Stay Together was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Recipes to Stay Together?
- The themes of Recipes to Stay Together include: Online Dating Misadventures, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Fun Romantic Stories.