In This Tricky Life
Originally released in 2001. In This Tricky Life is a drama film. directed by Beatriz Flores Silva.
Starring Mariana Santángelo, Silvestre, and Josep Linuesa
Synopsis
Montevideo, Uruguay. In this comedic drama, Elisa, 27, dreams of opening her own hairdressing salon in one of the rich districts of the Uruguayan capital. A bit of a rebel, one day Elisa moves out of her mother's house with her two children and breaks up with Garcia, her boss and lover who has infuriated her by not wanting to get married. So, in the space of twenty-four hours, Elisa finds herself without a roof over her head, without a man, without a job and without money. Her best friend Loulou finds her a job - in the brothel run by Dona Jacqueline. And without really being aware of it, Elisa slides into prostitution, which leads her to Barcelona. She falls in love, she is exploited, she gets involved in transvestite gang wars, and meanwhile just dreams of earning enough money for her little beauty salon back home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In This Tricky Life about?
Montevideo, Uruguay. In this comedic drama, Elisa, 27, dreams of opening her own hairdressing salon in one of the rich districts of the Uruguayan capital. A bit of a rebel, one day Elisa moves out ...
Who directed In This Tricky Life?
In This Tricky Life was directed by Beatriz Flores Silva.
How long is In This Tricky Life?
In This Tricky Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was In This Tricky Life released?
In This Tricky Life was released on May 26, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In This Tricky Life?
The main cast of In This Tricky Life includes Mariana Santángelo, Silvestre, Josep Linuesa, Andrea Fantoni, Rodrigo Speranza.