Plot: Marcos is a poor man, looking to earn a little extra cash. He and his wife kidnap a baby, but the child dies in their care. Marcos is tormented by the baby's death and finds comfort in the arms of a young prostitute. Ana is good to Marcos, but when he confesses his sins to her, things spiral out of control.
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August 14, 2024
The story sounds pretty animated, but don't be fooled. This is a slow and brooding arthouse film. While there are some notable scenes, violence, and sex aren't shunned here, this isn't a film for people looking to have a good bit of genre fun. It's exactly that combo of genre and arthouse that makes the film interesting though.
The performances are good and the soundtrack is a real boon. The camerawork is fine, but not quite as polished as I remembered it to be. The plot is interesting and it kept me engaged despite the slow pacing. If only the visual presentation had been a bit more stylish this would've still been a personal favorite, now I felt there was something lacking. But it's still a unique film, worth watching if you like something different.
April 01, 2006
[review pending]