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Based loosely on a Greek myth, this modern-day take on the story of Medea finds Julia (Arcelia Ramírez) working as a healer and abortionist to make money to support her family. Her life spirals out of control when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. The woman's father is Julia's landlord, who evicts her from the building. In addition, Julia's husband is trying to get custody of their children. Her godmother (Patricia Reyes Spíndola) helps her retaliate.

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Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Worthwhile, but more interesting than good. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 15, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Aug 10, 2005 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The overriding fault for this art-house film was that it is not poetic. Rated: C+ Sep 24, 2001 Full Review Arthur Lazere culturevulture.net The film becomes too much of a one-note rant, ultimately shutting down the viewer's empathy rather than engaging it. May 5, 2001 Full Review Jorge Avila Andrade Moviola Mantiene la caracterstica ripsteniana de presentar un mundo cruel y desesperanzado, en el que viven las clases ms marginadas de nuestra sociedad. Rated: 4/4 Mar 16, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Experimental garbage. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based loosely on a Greek myth, this modern-day take on the story of Medea finds Julia (Arcelia Ramírez) working as a healer and abortionist to make money to support her family. Her life spirals out of control when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. The woman's father is Julia's landlord, who evicts her from the building. In addition, Julia's husband is trying to get custody of their children. Her godmother (Patricia Reyes Spíndola) helps her retaliate.
Director
Arturo Ripstein
Producer
Laura Imperiale, Jorge Sánchez, Álvaro Garnica
Screenwriter
Paz Alicia Garciadiego
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 25, 2007
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround