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Ciudades oscuras

  • Drama
Confirmed2002-09-205.47.2Trakt

Adapted by writer/director Fernando Sariñana from the stories by Juan Madrid, Ciudades Oscuras (Dark Cities) tells a story of interwoven lives in the seedy underbelly of Mexico City. The several different story lines concern hooker Lola (Dolores Heredia); her drug addict son Fede (Diego Luna); her friend Zeze (Zaide Silvia Gutierrez); Zeze's daughter Susana (Jimena Ayala); and junkie Vicente (Roberto Sosa). Also on the scene are two corrupt cops (Alejandro Tommasi and Jesus Ochoa) and one good cop (Odiseo Bichir), while Chicken (Hector Suarez) and Casimiro (Alonso Echanove) each tell their separate stories to the same bartender (Demian Bichir). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Dark Cities is a 2002 Mexican drama that weaves together multiple stories from Mexico City's criminal underworld. Directed by Fernando Sariñana and adapted from Juan Madrid's stories, the film follows interconnected characters including a sex worker, her drug-addicted son, corrupt and honest police officers, and various hustlers navigating poverty and desperation.

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When was Dark Cities released?

Dark Cities was released on September 20, 2002.

Where can I watch Dark Cities?

As a 2002 film, Dark Cities is available through various streaming services and rental platforms; availability varies by region and may change over time.

Who directed Dark Cities?

Fernando Sariñana wrote and directed the film, adapting it from stories by Mexican author Juan Madrid.

What is the plot about?

The film presents interconnected narratives set in Mexico City's underworld, following characters like a prostitute named Lola, her drug-addicted son Fede, and various other residents caught in cycles of crime, addiction, and survival.

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