Fresh
After Lucia builds to an almost unbearable level of tension, and although you may think you know how the story turns out, Franco has a different idea
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
After Lucia
2012 · 1h 43m · Not Rated
Drama
Directed by
Michel Franco
,
Marco Antonio Treviño
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After Lucia
Overview
Alejandra and her dad Roberto have just moved to town. She is new at school, he has a new job. Starting over is sometimes complicated when you have left so much behind.
Director and cast
- Michel Franco Director
- Marco Antonio Treviño Director
- Tessa Ía as Alejandra
- Hernán Mendoza as Roberto
- Gonzalo Vega Sisto as José
- Tamara Yazbek Bernal as Camila
- Paco Rueda as Javier
- Paloma Cervantes as Irene
- Carmen Beato as Leticia
- Mónica del Carmen as Maestra
- Nailea Norvind as Insurance agent
- Gonzalo Vega Jr. as José
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
86%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Credibility issues aside, the film has undeniable impact because the intensity and sobriety of Franco's focus make its ugliness inescapable.
David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
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