Undertow
Contracorriente
Synopsis
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
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Undertow (Contracorriente) Official U.S. Trailer - HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-07
Top Cast
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Cristian Mercado
Miguel
Manolo Cardona
Santiago
Tatiana Astengo
Mariela
José Chacaltana
Héctor
Attilia Boschetti
Sra. La Rosa
María Edelmira Palomino
Doña Flor
Julio Humberto Cavero
Padre Juan
Haydeé Cáceres
Trinidad
Emilram Cossío
Pato
Cindy Díaz
Isaura
Juan Pablo Olivos
Tano
Mónica Rossi
Ana
Germán González
Dr. Fernández
Liliana Alegr´a
Carlota
Christian Fernández
Jacinto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Screenplay & Story
- Javier Fuentes-León
- Original Score
- Selma Mutal
- Original Title
- Contracorriente
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, France, Germany, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Dynamo, El Calvo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Fuentes-León
Javier Fuentes-León
Selma Mutal
Mauricio Vidal
Department Leadership Roster
Javier Fuentes-León
Director
Mauricio Vidal
Director of Photography
Javier Fuentes-León
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Undertow
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What is Undertow about?
A married fisherman struggles to reconcile his devotion to his male lover within his town's rigid traditions.
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by Javier Fuentes-León.
Who stars in Undertow?
The principal cast of Undertow includes Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo, José Chacaltana, Attilia Boschetti.
When was Undertow released and how long is it?
Undertow was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Undertow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Undertow was composed by Selma Mutal.