El Leyton

– Leyton and his lifelong friend Modesto are both fishermen and as close as brothers, but very differe..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2002
Original Name:
El Leyton
El leyton (2002) - Also known as El Leyton

Leyton and his lifelong friend Modesto are both fishermen and as close as brothers, but very different in temperament. The braggart Modesto is a slave to progress, while the more unpretentious Leyton is content with the simple life. Modesto marries Marta, a beautiful young naïf, who longs for the sexual fulfillment Modesto (who is "like a rabbit - one jump up and one jump down") is incapable of providing. And, just as Modesto captures creatures from the sea in his net, it isn't long before the cruel web of destiny entangles Marta and her lover Leyton in a tragic triangle. Chilean director Gonzalo Justiniano spins a tragic tale of love, lust, friendship, betrayal and murder.

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Release Date:

11 Apr 2003

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Gonzalo Justiniano

Writer:

Luis Acuña (book), Fernando Aragón, Gonzalo Justiniano

Main Actors:

Juan Pablo Sáez, Siboney Lo, Luis Wigdorsky, Gabriela Hernández

Plot:

Leyton and his lifelong friend Modesto are both fishermen and as close as brothers, but very different in temperament. The braggart Modesto is a slave to progress, while the more unpretentious Leyton is content with the simple life. Modesto marries Marta, a beautiful young naïf, who longs for the sexual fulfillment Modesto (who is "like a rabbit - one jump up and one jump down") is incapable of providing. And, just as Modesto captures creatures from the sea in his net, it isn't long before the cruel web of destiny entangles Marta and her lover Leyton in a tragic triangle. Chilean director Gonzalo Justiniano spins a tragic tale of love, lust, friendship, betrayal and murder.

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
55%
Metacritic:
45%