Sex, Shame & Tears

Sex, Shame & Tears

Directed by Antonio Serrano

Produced by Argos Producciones, Producciones Titán

1999110 min6.6 / 10

A witty, character-driven romantic comedy-drama about desire, infidelity, and friendship among two couples in Mexico City, balancing humor with genuine emotional stakes.

A comedic drama featuring two couples and two old friends in Mexico City. Tomas visits Carlos and Ana, while Miguel and Andrea are joined by Maria. The presence of guests triggers lust, rejection, infidelities, reconciliation and other consequences.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sex, Shame & Tears violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Sex, Shame & Tears easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Sex, Shame & Tears scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Sex, Shame & Tears end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Sex, Shame & Tears sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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37/ 100

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Love50

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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