Dona Herlinda and Her Son (1986)
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Director:Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
Studio:Vanguard Cinema
Rating:3.0 (13 votes)
Rated:NR
Date Added:2008-05-15
ASIN:B00005Y76L
UPC:0658769025132
Price:$19.95
Genre:Comedy
Release:2002-04-30
Collection ID:SP 16
Duration:90
Languages:Spanish
Subtitles:English
Jaime Humberto Hermosillo  ...  (Director)
  ...  (Writer)
 
Letícia Lupercio  ...  
Lucha Villa  ...  
Marco Antonio Treviño  ...  
Arturo Meza  ...  
Guillermina Alba  ...  
Summary: Doña Herlinda is a delightfully singular movie character, a doting widow who wants it all--a happy son, grandchildren, and the respect of her neighbor--and quietly, lovingly manipulates the world around her to get it. Her devoted son, Rodolfo, is gay, but that's no problem: she practically adopts Ramon, his young lover, and even moves him into their house ("Rodolfo's bedroom is big," she smiles with convincing innocence) while simultaneously arranging for Ramon's marriage. Writer-director Jaime Humberto Hermosillo has nothing but respect for his characters, especially Guadalupe Del Toro's sweet and sly Doña Herlinda, a woman who projects naïve innocence while determinedly stage-managing her unconventional family unit. In other hands this might be a recipe for tragedy, but Hermosillo spins it into a lovingly subversive comedy of tolerance, acceptance, and keeping up appearances. "--Sean Axmaker"