Crossing the Desert
Travesía del Desierto
Synopsis
Victor, a successful and well-respected businessman, is obsessed by the legend that an indigenous woman told him when he was a child. Victor lives a conventional life with a family that knows and complains about his constant infidelities. When the woman is dying, she sends for Victor and her son Jose Francisco, who is working as his chauffeur. They both answer the summons. Their lives take an unexpected turn.
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Humberto Zurita
Victor Irausquin
Claudia la Gatta
Patricia Díaz
Enoc Leaño
José Francisco Ortega
Mónica Dionne
Mura Roca
Carlos Cámara
Arnulfo Ocha
René Campero
Arnoldo Sansores
José Carlos Ruiz
Don Prudencio
Lila Downs
Cantante
Gabriela Goldsmith
Lucía
Cristina Bernal
Ileana Rosas
Valeria Maldonado
Perla
Eduardo Rivera
Bruno
Martín Palomares
Vaquero Viejo
Juan Antonio Edwards
Gonzalito
Rossana San Juan
Reportera
José Antonio Estrada
Don Anselmo
Susana Contreras
Doña Cruz
Margarita Morillo
Remigia Joven
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauricio Walerstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudia Nazoa, Mauricio Walerstein
- Original Title
- Travesía del Desierto
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauricio Walerstein
Claudia Nazoa, Mauricio Walerstein
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Nazoa
Screenplay
Mauricio Walerstein
Screenplay
Mauricio Walerstein
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crossing the Desert
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What is Crossing the Desert about?
Victor, a successful and well-respected businessman, is obsessed by the legend that an indigenous woman told him when he was a child. Victor lives a conventional life with a family that knows and complains about his constant infidelities. When the woman is dying, she sends for Victor and her son Jose Francisco, who is working as his chauffeur. They both answer the summons. Their lives take an unexpected turn.
Who directed Crossing the Desert?
Crossing the Desert was directed by Mauricio Walerstein.
Who stars in Crossing the Desert?
The principal cast of Crossing the Desert includes Humberto Zurita, Claudia la Gatta, Enoc Leaño, Mónica Dionne, Carlos Cámara.
When was Crossing the Desert released and how long is it?
Crossing the Desert was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.