Rain (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Rodrigo García Saiz |
| Written by | Paula Markovitch |
| Produced by | Rodrigo García Sáiz Paola Cortés León Araceli Velázquez |
| Starring | Bruno Bichir Cecilia Suárez Arcelia Ramírez Dolores Heredia Karina Gidi |
| Cinematography | Leonardo Hermo |
| Edited by | Liora Spilk Bialostozky |
| Music by | Ramiro del Real |
Production companies | Central Films Martini Shot Panamericana Pictures The 42 Film |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Languages | Spanish English |
Rain (Spanish: Lluvia) is a 2023 Mexican anthology drama film directed by Rodrigo García Saiz (in his directorial debut)[1] and written by Paula Markovitch.[2] The film is made up of 6 stories set in Mexico City where the characters are immersed in their daily despair while being pursued by a rain.[3] It is composed of an ensemble cast that includes Bruno Bichir, Cecilia Suárez, Arcelia Ramírez, Dolores Heredia and Karina Gidi.[4]
Synopsis
In a rainy storm in Mexico City, six stories starring people sunk into the routine of despair (a taxi driver, a couple, an English teacher, a nurse, a sex worker and a young delinquent) will experience an unexpected moment that will reveal who they are.[5][6]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[7]
- Bruno Bichir as Jorge
- Cecilia Suárez as Ana
- Arcelia Ramírez as Sofia
- Dolores Heredia as Laurita
- Karina Gidi as Carmen
- Hoze Meléndez as Lucas
- Kristyan Ferrer as Pablo
- Martha Claudia Moreno as Angi
- Mauricio Isaac as Esteban
- Andrés De León as Passenger
- Tonatiuh Salazar as Edgar
- Esteban Caicedo as Hector
- Vitter Leija as El Primo
- Morganna Love as Florencia
- Orlando Oliva García as Marcos
- Axel Shuarma as El Gato
- Ileana Rodríguez Govela as Announcer
- Mayuko Nihei as Suki
Release
Rain had its world premiere on October 22, 2023, at the 21st Morelia International Film Festival,[8] then screened on March 8, 2024, at the 27th Málaga Film Festival,[9] on April 13, 2024, at the 41st Miami Film Festival,[10] and on June 2, 2024, at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.[11]
The film was released commercially on January 30, 2025, in Mexican theaters.[12]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga Film Festival | 10 March 2024 | Best Latin-American Film | Rain | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Miami Film Festival | 14 April 2024 | Jordan Ressler First Feature Award | Nominated | [15][16] |
References
- ^ Lorenzo, Diana. "Lluvia: El debut cinematográfico de Rodrigo García Sáiz llega a cines". LEi2 Media (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Morales, Adolfo. ""Lluvia", de Rodrigo García Saiz, descargará en salas desde el próximo día 30". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "Te presentamos el póster oficial de LLUVIA previo a su premiere internacional en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia" (in Spanish). 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Pérez, Angela. "Bruno Bichir habla sobre el estreno de "Lluvia"". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Valdovinos, Luis. ""Lluvia", un retrato melancólico de la Ciudad de México". El Sol de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Spíndola, Antonio G. (2023-10-25). "FICM 2023: Lluvia, el hijo adoptado de Rodrigo García Saiz". Cine PREMIERE (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "'Lluvia' de Rodrigo García Saiz: breves historias para las calles mojadas". IMCINE. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "La película mexicana 'Lluvia' tendrá su premiere en el FIC Morelia 2023, ¿de qué trata?". Periódico e-consulta.com (in Spanish). 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Flores, Daniel (2024-03-12). "Lluvia tuvo su estreno internacional en el Festival de Cine de Málaga". CIO Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "Estrenan en Miami la mexicana 'Lluvia', un filme que explora la condición humana". SWI swissinfo (in Spanish). 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Orte, Jorge. "Festival Latino de Los Angeles destaca a cines mexicano y centroamericano". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "LLUVIA, ópera prima de Rodrigo García Saiz, llegará a cines el próximo 30 de enero". Morelia International Film Festival (in Spanish). 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ Plaza Rodríguez, Laura (15 February 2024). "Todas las secciones del Festival de Cine de Málaga 2024". Málaga Hoy. Grupo Joly.
- ^ Sánchez Casademont, Rafael (9 March 2024). "Festival de Málaga 2024: Palmarés completo con todos los ganadores de la edición". Fotogramas.
- ^ Flores, Daniel (2024-03-20). "Rodrigo García Saiz, estará en competencia en el Festival de Cine de Miami con Lluvia". CIONoticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "2024 Miami Film Festival Jury & Audience Award Winners Announced". Miami Film Festival. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2025-09-20.