Beyond the Sky

Beyond the Sky

In the devastated urban landscape of Mexico City, in the course of a day, the lives of a handful of characters intertwine.

Directed by Javier 'Fox' Patrón

2007112 min7.0 / 10

A tense, melancholic urban drama about fractured family bonds and thwarted love set against the grim backdrop of Mexico City, where past mistakes and present resentments collide.

Malboro and Cucu, the starring characters, are two brothers who split after the older one, Malboro, went to prison five years. One day he is set free, willing to return to his life. Cucu is the younger brother, who has become a boxer with possible success, if only the beater he keeps somewhere inside, didn't arise in the worst moments. The relationship between the two brothers is somehow ambiguous, there's something unclear that caused Malboro's arrest. To complete the triangle is Uncle Jesus who has been like a father to them; a retired boxer who's always thinking about his past. Sara is Malboro's great love, a woman full of shame and resented after almost leaving her whole life behind to follow Malboro, but he failed in their attempt to run away because that same night, he got arrested by Rojas. Rojas is Sara's husband, a police officer who hates Malboro and will do anything to get him out of his way...

Questions people ask

  • Is Beyond the Sky sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Beyond the Sky end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Beyond the Sky scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Beyond the Sky violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

  • Is Beyond the Sky easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Beyond the Sky

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Beyond the Sky

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Beyond the Sky, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Beyond the Sky, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Beyond the Sky, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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