Rotten
Meh.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Undertow
Overview
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
Director and cast
- Javier Fuentes-León Director
- Cristian Mercado as Miguel
- Manolo Cardona as Santiago
- Tatiana Astengo as Mariela
- José Chacaltana as Héctor
- Attilia Boschetti as Sra. La Rosa
- María Edelmira Palomino as Doña Flor
- Julio Humberto Cavero as Padre Juan
- Haydeé Cáceres as Trinidad
- Emilram Cossío as Pato
- Cindy Díaz as Isaura
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
88%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This drama is a first feature by Javier Fuentes-Leon that manages to outgrow the limits of its story.
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Fresh
Reminiscent of such heavenly Hollywood fantasies as "Here Comes Mr. Jordan," Peru's "Undertow" suggests a more passionate, lyrical tale of a soul in search of a body.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Fresh
Right from the start of Undertow, writer-director Javier Fuentes-Leon refuses to reduce any of his characters to cliches, which gives the film its fresh, captivating power.
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Fresh
Undertow, for all its narrative tricks, has been given the rhythm and texture of real life, as well as emotional undercurrents that are haunting.
Bob Mondello, NPR
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