Paradise

Paradise

103 mins | Romance | Nov. 30, 2013

Carmen and Alfredo live a happy, quiet life in the suburbs surrounded by friends and family. After Alfredo receives a promotion, the two move away to Mexico City where they immediately feel the social pressure of being overweight in a bustling metropolis full of beautiful people. Taking the initiative, Carmen convinces her husband to join her in losing weight, but their relationship is put to the test when Alfredo’s program yields far better results than Carmen’s. From award-winning director Marianna Chenillo comes a touching comedy about how true beauty comes from the inside and paradise is closer to home than you might think.

Paradise

103 mins | Romance | Nov. 30, 2013

Paradise
Carmen and Alfredo live a happy, quiet life in the suburbs surrounded by friends and family. After Alfredo receives a promotion, the two move away to Mexico City where they immediately feel the social pressure of being overweight in a bustling metropolis full of beautiful people. Taking the initiative, Carmen convinces her husband to join her in losing weight, but their relationship is put to the test when Alfredo’s program yields far better results than Carmen’s. From award-winning director Marianna Chenillo comes a touching comedy about how true beauty comes from the inside and paradise is closer to home than you might think.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Canana Films
Original title Paraíso
Directors Mariana Chenillo
Writers Julieta Arévalo, Mariana Chenillo

Cast

Andrés Almeida

as Alfredo

Daniela Rincón

as Carmen

Camila Selser

as Marta

Beatriz Moreno

as Mamá de Carmen

José Sefami

as Papá de Carmen