Esther Marí
Nacimiento : 1930-11-14, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Muerte : 2010-11-28
The film follows the actions of a corrupt police captain, the title-character Ángel Lugo. Lugo is responsible for the wrongful imprisonment of Mariano Farías and the murder of his pregnant wife. After 15 years in a federal prison, Farías is still determined to prove his innocence.
Retrata a dos familias ricas que fomentan la adquisición de dinero por la vía fácil. A través de la cinta, se conocerán los efectos de esta acción ilícita, cuando se presente a una familia que, en su afán por mantener su nivel social, se olvida de su hija, pensando que el dinero lo es todo. Y otra, que mantiene como norte hacer dinero porque vienen de un estrato social de mucha carencia.
An inspiring, realistic portrayal of a group of female workers struggling to keep their jobs at a doomed Puerto Rican cannery. The volatile atmosphere worsens when their boss is found murdered one morning. As the investigation goes on and each of the women is questioned, the strain puts their friendship to the ultimate test.
Sara Rodríguez faces a mid-life crisis, succumbing to the media clamor for a youthful appearance with everything from collagen to breast enhancements, as she faces her menopause. What she really needs is her workaholic husband's attention. After turning the world upside, Sara finds the solution where she least expects it.
Three women discover they are married to the same man when he falls into a coma after suffering a heart attack. The story takes a surprising turn when the women plan a solution while he remains in coma, but what if Cristóbal awakes?
Passenger
Recreates aspects of the life of Abelardo Díaz Alfaro as a rural teacher in Puerto Rico during 1940's, integrating three of his stories "El josco", "Santa Cló va a la cuchilla", and "Don Fruto Torres".
Mother
Adapted from the play by Roberto Ramos Perea. Mario, the prodigal son, returns to claim his inheritance, following the mandate of an appearance from the specter of his father. He does not seek money, but instead to stop the sale of the lands. Mario confronts his mother Victoria with the words of his father: "Land is not sold".
Sandalia Serrano
A comedy narrating the adventures of ten Puerto Ricans looking for a better life. The film centers on an airplane trip to New York during 1960's. It relates in a comical, yet poignant manner, the array of reasons each of the passengers has for leaving Puerto Rico and the challenges they face as suggested by the interactions of the Anglo crew and the passengers.
Woman in Cemetery
Una reportera televisiva portorriqueña intenta demostrar que el F.B.I. es responsable del secuestro y asesinato de dos políticos radicales, cuyo fin era conseguir votos para el gobernador en las próximas elecciones. Cine político de denuncia con una trama de acción que se basa en el llamado "Watergate" portorriqueño, que tuvo lugar en 1978.
Señora II
In 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a casino is organizing a farewell party for its patrons, since it's about to be turned into a US military base. The guests drink, seduce and gossip, but some also plot against each other.
Un extraño jardinero comenzara a aprender a mantener contacto y a ser el mejor compañero de ciertas plantas, que a su vez serán sus aliadas para cometer los asesinatos de sus víctimas.
Machuchal is a rural healer that uses ancient methods and herbs as cures, obtaining the confidence of the community for many years. After an emergency in which a child almost dies, Machuchal is persuaded to attend nursing school.