UNDERTOW (2009)
A film by Javier Fuentes-León
The winner of numerous audience awards internationally, including
the 2010 Sundance World Cinema Audience Award, UNDERTOW
(Contracorriente) is a bittersweet tale of lost love, set against the
backdrop of Peru's stunning coastline.
Miguel (Cristian Mercado, Che), a respected local fisherman, is
expecting his first child with his beautiful wife, Mariela (Tatiana
Astengo). However, their peaceful existence is threatened by
Miguel's love for Santiago (Manolo Cardona, Beverly Hills
Chihuahua), a visiting artist whose presence is viewed as a threat
by the villagers. When a fatal accident befalls the community,
Miguel is faced with hiding his true feelings or coming to terms with
who he is and risk losing everything, including those he loves.
Peruvian director Javier Fuentes-León's outstanding debut is both
a ravishing portrait of a rural idyll and a moving exploration of the
complexity of the human heart.
“a true gem” FILM OF THE WEEK 4 STARS
TIME OUT
“sensitive, affecting… bracing and fresh.” 4 STARS
SUNDAY EXPRESS
“sexy… heart-rendering” 4 STARS
MAIL ON SUNDAY
“stroke of genius” 4 STARS
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
“extraordinary”
THE GUARDIAN
WINNER – WORLD CINEMA AWARD – Sundance Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION- BEST OF THE FEST - Edinburgh Film Festival
WINNER – AUDIENCE AWARD – Galway Film Fleadh
Bonus Features:
• Exclusive interviews with writer/director Javier Fuentes-León and stars Cristian Mercado and
Tatiana Astengo
• Stills gallery
• Trailer
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 97 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 anamorphic
Audio: Dolby Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: Peru
Language: Spanish with optional English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM615
Barcode: 5060126870678