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Orphans

Orphans

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 6, 2014

Runtime

2h 35m

Genres

Drama, History

User Score

53%

Original Title

Huérfanos

Director

Guita Schyfter

Description

Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.