Summaries

In 1930s Mexico, a young boy falls in love with his elementary-school teacher.

13-year-old Eliseo is initiated into love by his schoolteacher Felipa, who leaves town after their relationship is discovered, leaving him mired in memories. Forced to marry another woman and live a routine life, Eliseo spends his life remembering his romance with Felipa. 10 years later, Felipa returns, removing his wounds and forever changing his life and those of his loved ones and everyone else in town.—Film in Latino

Details

Keywords
  • mexico
  • rural setting
  • 1930s
  • female teacher male student sex
  • first sex
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Feb 18, 1999
Countries of origin Mexico
Official sites F O X M E X I C O
Language Spanish
Filming locations Hacienda Coahuixtla, Apatlaco, Ayala, Morelos, México
Production companies Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE) Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad (FOPROCINE) FFCC

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 10m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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