Doña Herlinda and Her Son
Watch TrailerA manipulative mama deftly manages the life of her homosexual son so that he can have his cake and eat it too. A woman of means, she does this by allowing her son, a doctor, to tryst in her home with his lover. Putting her son's happiness above all else, she then arranges a marriage of convenience to a woman.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Doña Herlinda y su hijo |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Jaime Humberto Hermosillo |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (20 votes) |
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The film constructs a delicate balance between societal satire and heartfelt family drama, relying on wit and warmth rather than conflict. It explores the inventive lengths a mother will go to for her child's happiness, crafting a unique domestic ecosystem.
What lingers after the credits is a sense of gentle subversion and the quiet triumph of love over convention. It's a comedy that charms with its cleverness and disarms with its kindness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
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Perfect for a relaxed weekend viewing, best enjoyed with an open mind and a sense of humor.
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