Midaq Alley
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
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Midaq Alley
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 5, 1995
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
El Callejón de los Milagros
Production Companies
Alameda Films, Consejo Nacional para la cultura y las artes, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Director
Jorge Fons
Description
Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.
