Synopsis
A writer dying of AIDS searches for a cure and human interaction in the hospitals and sex clubs of Buenos Aires.
Scores
Overall Score
31.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.6%
Review Aggregate
74.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, romantic, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
darkromanticcharacter-drivenvisually strikingemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Minujín | 2006 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Mimí Ardú | 2006 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score90.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes741
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $24,381 | $37,938 |
| International | 2006 | $38,295 | $59,589 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $62,676 | $97,527 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $27,508 | $42,805 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $66,000 | $102,699 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $20,000 | $31,121 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $2,099,000 | $3,266,152 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $4,951,000 | $7,704,011 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $75,000 | $116,704 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $7,238,508 | $11,263,493 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $250,000 (est) | $389,013 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $80,000 (est) | $124,484 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $290,000 | $451,255 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $520,000 | $809,147 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $50,000 | $77,803 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $1,190,000 | $1,851,701 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $6,048,508 | $9,411,791 |
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