Rent Seeds (2017)
2.9 of 5 from 65 ratings
1h 28min
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- Synopsis:
- Young Andy (Emilio Puente) is having a hard time at school, taunted for being different to the other boys. When his mother unexpectedly dies, Andy moves to a small Mexican suburb to live with his strict, no-nonsense grandmother (played by frequent Pedro Almodo var collaborator Carmen Maura), Soon, Andy finds comfort and refuge in Charly, the estate's sexy young gardener, who introduces him to an exciting world of danger, risk, and temptation. In this epic coming-of-age story, Andy will navigate the pain and joy that comes with grief, growing up, and finding your identity.
- Actors:
- Moises Arizmendi, Mariana Gajá, Carmen Maura, Emilio Puente
- Directors:
- Alejandro Andrade
- Producers:
- Alejandro Andrade
- Writers:
- Alejandro Andrade
- Aka:
- Cuernavaca
- Studio:
- TLA
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- New waves of Latin American Cinema, What to watch by country
- Countries:
- Mexico
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Reviews (1) of Seeds
Watchable Well-Acted Bitter-Sweet Coming of Age Boy's Story about Betrayal Set in Mexico - Seeds review by PV
No idea why this is categorised as gay and lesbian movie. It is not. It's a bittersweet coming of age film mostly about betrayal.
Great acting from the young lead who reminds me a bit of the actor who played OLIVER in the 1968 film musical, Mark Lester. A really superb performance - and the actor's only one. Also the writer-director's only movie, which suggests this is autobiographical.
For non-Mexican audiences it shows the stark social class differences in that society (and ALL countries have a class system). The boy's from a posh land-owning family with as many servants as they have mental health/addiction issues.
It ends a tad abruptly maybe (NO SPOILERS) though I can see why.
4 stars.
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