Living Is What Matters

Living Is What Matters

An inordinate passion invaded their bodies and minds

1987 · 112 min · ★ 5.4 · Romance, Drama

A drifter named Candelario asks to spend the night at the hacienda of Don Lazaro. Once there, he gets the offer to stay and work as a laborer with a fixed salary. Over time, Candelario is gaining the confidence of his employer, and becomes indispensable. The situation will change radically when Don Lazarus discovers that Candelario is having a love affair with his wife.

Directed by Luis Alcoriza · Written by Janet Alcoriza

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