This Italian-Mexican co-production is causing a sensation on the platform and is already positioned as one of the most chosen.
The platform of HBO, Maxhas in its catalog an Italian-American and Mexican co-production that is full of drama despite being, ultimately, a comedy. It lasts less than 2 hours and is directed by Edgar San Juan, who participates in the scriptwriting work with Hipatia Argüero and Juan Curi.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Luis Spota. And in addition to the humorous content, it has great dramatic approaches that make it intriguing for viewers. The Mexican media defined it as one of the best national films of all of 2024.
Almost in paradise
What is Almost in Paradise about, a movie available on Max
Ugo Conti is a young and handsome Italian prince who arrives in Mexico while escaping from mercenaries and lovers.. It is contextualized in the 1950s. Soon he manages to adapt to the population and quickly seduces his circle, falling in love with the daughter of a powerful and well-known millionaire politician.
But after celebrating the wedding, his past finds him again and he meets Frida Becker, one of his former Italian lovers. The situation is discovered little by little and leaves him standing like the imposter he is. When he falls into disgrace, the same society that had idolized him so much and had humiliated itself by kneeling before him decides to destroy him.
Trailer for Almost in Paradise
Cast of Almost in Paradise
- Andrea Arcangeli (Ugo Conti)
- Karol Sevilla (Teresa Rondia)
- Esmeralda Primentel (Frida Becker)
- Miguel Rodarte (Alonso Rondia)
- Katie Barberi (Liz Avreli)
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