La mujer del puerto
Fiction | Mexico | 1991 | 110 min | Spanish
Synopsis
Perla is a teenager who has been prostituted by her mother, Tomasa and acts as a dancer in a cabaret-brothel. The pianist who plays at the venue is a romantic singer-songwriter and inveterate poet who would like to make art out of a sordid situation. When "El Marro", a sick sailor stops at the place and falls in love with the girl, the mother tries to cut off that relationship, but fails to do so. Because she knows that they are actually siblings.
Director
Mexican director internationally recognized for his work in film and television. He directed more than 30 films and received numerous awards. Recognized for his style and ability to direct emotional and complex stories that made him one of the most respected and important filmmakers in Mexico.
