Leap Year (2010)
Director
Michael Rowe
Main cast
Mónica del Carmen; Armando Hernández; José Juan Meraz; Gustavo Sánchez Parra
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Description
Journalist Laura (Monica del Carmen) works at home, isolating herself from others. While she lies to her mother and brother, Raul (Marco Zapata), on the phone about having an active social life, Laura's days consist of gazing at her neighbors, eating canned food and going to clubs to bring home strangers. As the anniversary of her father's death draws near, Laura develops a relationship with Arturo (Gustavo Sánchez Parra), a charismatic actor who shares her taste for rough sex.
Michael Rowe
Main cast
Mónica del Carmen; Armando Hernández; José Juan Meraz; Gustavo Sánchez Parra
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Description
Journalist Laura (Monica del Carmen) works at home, isolating herself from others. While she lies to her mother and brother, Raul (Marco Zapata), on the phone about having an active social life, Laura's days consist of gazing at her neighbors, eating canned food and going to clubs to bring home strangers. As the anniversary of her father's death draws near, Laura develops a relationship with Arturo (Gustavo Sánchez Parra), a charismatic actor who shares her taste for rough sex.
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