Marionette

Marionette

2020 · 110 min · ES · 7.2 (21 votes)
Dir. Álvaro Curiel · Starring Rafael Ernesto, Fátima Molina, Juan Manuel Bernal, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Ethan Meberek, Aleyda Gallardo
Drama

Ernesto, a Cuban actor who decides to audition in Mexico, is stranded in the gigantic city when he fails to achieve a leading role in an important play. Facing the dilemma of returning defeated to his home, he accidentally meets Belén in the subway, a spontaneous actress who tells stories or lies in exchange for some coins.

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A quiet, introspective journey through a sprawling city, this film captures the ache of unfulfilled dreams and the tentative hope found in unexpected connections. It's a mood piece about searching for belonging.

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