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José

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Overview

In Guatemala, nineteen-year-old José (Enrique Salanic) lives with his middle-aged mother (Ana Cecilia Mota) as her companion and caretaker. José struggles balancing life as an average teen, making ends meet, and experiencing the shortcomings of casual sex against the violent yet intensely religious background of his home nation. When he crosses paths with Luis (Manolo Herrera), his life plunges into a newfound world of intense heartbreak and joy. Written and directed by Li Cheng.

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Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD
  • Run Time: 85
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 712267400126
  • Genre: DRAMA
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Release Date: November 2020

Movie Reviews

Reviews:
"[A] reflective drama set in Guatemala about love, loss and queer desire lived in the shadows of a culture defined by crime, violence, macho attitudes, strict religious beliefs and binding family ties." - 08/31/2020 Hollywood Reporter


3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[An] engaging drama of a young gay man facing the challenges of coming of age in urban Guatemala..." - 01/31/2020 RogerEbert.com


"Salanic mostly plays José with quiet but weighted contemplation..." - 01/30/2020 New York Times

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