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The Southern Cross
Nora and Javier have been hired to transport a shipment of cocaine in an ambulance. With the help of Wendy, Javier's transvestite brother, they rob a part of the shipment and escape from the police. Moulded by loneliness, indifference and a lack of communication, Nora, Javier and Wendy are three youths with no future who move on the outer rim of society and are helpless in the face of a corrupt power. They hide in El Marquesado, a seaside resort built by the military on dynamited cliffs where Rodolfo and Mercedes, Javier and Wendy's parents, survive by rustling pigs and cows from neighbouring farms. The conflicts and tensions in this marginal family resurface as they are reunited in this remote place with a sinister past.
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Plot Summary
A group of astronauts on a deep space mission encounter a mysterious alien artifact that begins to affect their sanity. As paranoia and hallucinations set in, they must race against time to understand the artifact's purpose and its potential threat to humanity before they turn on each other.
Critical Reception
The Southern Cross received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its ambitious premise and performances, particularly James Woods, while others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the psychological tension but often criticizing the ambiguous ending.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing sci-fi concept and strong lead performance.
Criticized for a slow burn and an ultimately unsatisfying resolution.
The film successfully builds tension but struggles to deliver a cohesive narrative.
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Fun Fact
Jonathan Frakes, known for his role as Commander Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation, directed 'The Southern Cross' in addition to his acting career.
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