# Midaq Alley (1995)

> A richly interwoven Mexico City neighborhood drama traces how love, ambition, sexuality, and economic hardship reshape the lives of its residents.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10949

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jorge Fons
- Cast: Ernesto Gómez Cruz, María Rojo, Salma Hayek Pinault, Bruno Bichir, Delia Casanova, Margarita Sanz, Claudio Obregón, Juan Manuel Bernal
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112619/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, socially observant, serious movie night, literary adaptation viewing

## Synopsis

A vibrant yet gritty portrayal of dreams and desires in a bustling neighborhood.

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