Paradise

Paradise

2013 · 103 min · ES · 5.1 (28 votes)
Dir. Mariana Chenillo · Starring Andrés Almeida, Daniela Rincón, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Camila Selser, Beatriz Moreno, José Sefami · Music Darío González Valderrama
Romance

Carmen and Alfredo live a happy, quiet life in the suburbs surrounded by friends and family. After Alfredo receives a promotion, the two move away to Mexico City where they immediately feel the social pressure of being overweight in a bustling metropolis full of beautiful people. Taking the initiative, Carmen convinces her husband to join her in losing weight, but their relationship is put to the test when Alfredo’s program yields far better results than Carmen’s. From award-winning director Marianna Chenillo comes a touching comedy about how true beauty comes from the inside and paradise is closer to home than you might think.

VIBE

This film feels like a warm, honest conversation about the quiet struggles within a marriage. It's a gentle exploration of self-worth and connection, set against the backdrop of everyday life, reminding us that true paradise is often found in shared vulnerability.

wrybittersweetintrospectivegentlesteadyslice-of-lifecharacter-drivensubtle comedybody imagerelationshipsself-acceptancesocietal pressure
woman director
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