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Mariana Mariana

1987 · 1h 25m · Drama, Romance · Mexico

She was his first love, she was his illusion, she was his daydream. Until they taught him that she was his sin too.

The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.

Directed by
Alberto Isaac
Written by
Vicente Leñero
Based on the novel by
José Emilio Pacheco
Starring
Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Elizabeth Aguilar, Saby Kamalich, Aarón Hernán
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6.2Smart score

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

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Nuestro Cine MX: available in 1 country
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Style & content

1950schildhood lovecoming of agemexico city, mexiconostalgia

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