Contracorriente
Synopsis
Three young women live, suffer and enjoy themselves in Ciudad Juárez. They are alike in terms of their origin, they all come from the lower classes, however, Chuya, Cata and "La Güera" have their own environments, their own families and their own personalities. This triangular story shows some crucial moments in their lives: their first love, their first sexual encounter, their first pregnancy, their first disappointment, which take place in a reality that is sordid, but always vital.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Guadalajara Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Gutiérrez, Elisa Salinas
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Leñero
- Original Title
- Contracorriente
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Gutiérrez, Elisa Salinas
Vicente Leñero, Víctor Bartoli
Roberto Bolado
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Gutiérrez
Director
Vicente Leñero
Screenplay
Elisa Salinas
Director
Roberto Bolado
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Contracorriente
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Contracorriente about?
Three young women live, suffer and enjoy themselves in Ciudad Juárez. They are alike in terms of their origin, they all come from the lower classes, however, Chuya, Cata and "La Güera" have their own environments, their own families and their own personalities. This triangular story shows some crucial moments in their lives: their first love, their first sexual encounter, their first pregnancy, their first disappointment, which take place in a reality that is sordid, but always vital.
Who directed Contracorriente?
Contracorriente was directed by Rafael Gutiérrez, Elisa Salinas.
Who stars in Contracorriente?
The principal cast of Contracorriente includes Ana Claudia Talancón, Silvia Navarro, Dolores Heredia, Héctor Suárez, Rafael Inclán.
When was Contracorriente released and how long is it?
Contracorriente was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Contracorriente based on a book or true story?
Contracorriente is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Víctor Bartoli".