Midaq Alley
“The most awarded film in Mexican history.”
Drama
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
VIBE
A raw, unflinching look at lives intertwined by circumstance and yearning. It feels like a humid, late-night confession, where dreams clash with harsh realities on a vibrant, yet unforgiving, city street.
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