Donde cae el sol
Donde cae el sol

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Donde cae el sol

2003
Movie
84 min
Spanish

A story between a 65 years old man and a woman who is thirty years younger that him. The film, explores the human relationships through fully identifiable human beings, taking also into account the prejudices, the lust of life and all those everyday defeats.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Gael García BernalGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man returns to his hometown and confronts his past, including a complicated relationship with a woman from his youth and the strained dynamics with his family. As he navigates these personal entanglements, he grapples with his identity and the choices that have led him to this point.

Critical Reception

Donde cae el sol received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting the performances and emotional depth, though some found the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of complex relationships.

  • Noted for strong performances from its lead actors.

  • Some found the narrative development to be somewhat slow.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Donde cae el sol' is not widely documented on Google reviews, but available comments often focus on its introspective and character-driven narrative.

Fun Fact

This film marked the directorial debut of Gael García Bernal, who also stars in and co-wrote the screenplay.

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