# Undertow (2009)

> A married Peruvian fisherman must face the spiritual and social consequences of loving a man in a community that permits no easy place for their bond.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35864

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Javier Fuentes-León
- Cast: Cristian Mercado, Manolo Cardona, Tatiana Astengo, José Chacaltana, Attilia Boschetti, María Edelmira Palomino, Julio Humberto Cavero, Haydeé Cáceres
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1368491/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sensual, wistful, haunting, quiet evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A haunting love story unfolds on the Peruvian coast, where tradition clashes with desire.

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