Sweet Release
Sístole diástole
“Sometimes true love arises while you are searching for a place to pee”
Synopsis
The love secrets of a large family are revealed during a trajinera tour on Xochimilco, culminating in a suicide attempt during a jackpot drawing.
Top Cast
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Salma Hayek Pinault
Carmelita
Lumi Cavazos
La Nena
Roberto Sosa
Victor Hugo
Martha Ofelia Galindo
Tía Tacha
Martha Claudia Moreno
Susi
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Papá
Evangelina Martínez
Mamá
Catalina López
Rosita
Guadalupe Flores Garcia
María Candelaria
Rodrigo Zurita
Javo
Jorge Zárate
Edmundo
Enrique Cimet
Abuelo
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Radio (Voz)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Cuarón
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfonso Cuarón, Carlos Cuarón
- Original Score
- Santiago Ojeda
- Original Title
- Sístole diástole
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Cero Producciones, Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes, Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Pública
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Cuarón
Alfonso Cuarón, Carlos Cuarón
Santiago Ojeda
Felipe Gómez, Carlos Cuarón
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Cuarón
Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Screenplay
Carlos Cuarón
Screenplay
Felipe Gómez
Editor
Carlos Cuarón
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Release
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Release about?
The love secrets of a large family are revealed during a trajinera tour on Xochimilco, culminating in a suicide attempt during a jackpot drawing.
Who directed Sweet Release?
Sweet Release was directed by Carlos Cuarón.
Who stars in Sweet Release?
The principal cast of Sweet Release includes Salma Hayek Pinault, Lumi Cavazos, Roberto Sosa, Martha Ofelia Galindo, Martha Claudia Moreno.
When was Sweet Release released and how long is it?
Sweet Release was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Release?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Release was composed by Santiago Ojeda.