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Battle in Heaven
Genres
Drama
Overview
Set in Mexico City, Carlos Reygadas's sexually explicit drama centers on a man in turmoil over his past actions. Chauffer Marcos feels compelled to reveal a dark secret to his boss's daughter, Ana, a wealthy woman who works as a prostitute just for the thrill of it. Marcos confesses that he and his wife committed a crime that ended in horrible tragedy. Haunted by his past, Marcos searches for redemption.
Details
Budget
$1601792
Revenue
$253527
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2005-05-15
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
208
Vote Average
5.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Marcos Hernández
Marcos
Anapola Mushkadiz
Ana
Bertha Ruiz
Esposa de Marcos
David Bornstein
Jaime
Rosalinda Ramírez
Viky
Estela Martínez Tremari
Inés
Luis Lozada
Predicador
Diego Martínez Vignatti
Vignatti
Francisco 'El Gato' Martínez
Gasolinero
Alejandro Mayar
Jefe de policía
Chavo Nava
Conductor neurótico
Michelle Aizpuru
Adolescentes que llegan de fiesta
Jorge Bacha
Hombre en silla de ruedas
Grace Ávila
Mujer de servicio
Sofía Tremari
Amiga de Inés
Brenda Angulo
Madame
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