Two women in Mexico face life-altering challenges: one is imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, while the other searches for her missing daughter.
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Two women in Mexico face life-altering challenges: one is imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, while the other searches for her missing daughter.
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Synopsis
Miriam Carvajal works at Cancún International Airport but finds herself imprisoned in a cartel-controlled facility after being falsely accused of human trafficking. Meanwhile, Adela Alvarado, a circus clown, has spent a decade searching for her missing daughter, Mónica. Their intertwined stories unfold against the backdrop of Mexico's pervasive violence, revealing the personal toll of a society grappling with fear and loss. "Tempestad" presents a stark portrayal of life in contemporary Mexico through their experiences.
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Why Watch
- Meet Miriam, wrongfully imprisoned in a cartel-run prison.
- Follow Adela's decade-long search for her missing daughter.
- See the realities of injustice in modern Mexico.
Did You Know
- Tempestad was the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards.
- The film has a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 reviews.
- Tatiana Huezo directed Tempestad, which was released in 2017 and runs for 105 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Tempestad?
Tempestad was directed by Tatiana Huezo.
What is the approval rating of Tempestad on Rotten Tomatoes?
Tempestad has an approval rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes.
What year was Tempestad selected for the Academy Awards?
Tempestad was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2017.
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