Orphans
(2014)
★ 5.4 IMDb · 9 votes
Year: 2014
Runtime: 155 мин
Country: Mexico
Director: Guita Schyfter
Cast: Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Долорес Эредия, José Luis Cruz
Plot
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.