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The Beginning and the End (1994)
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The film tells the story of the Boteros, a middle-class Mexican family struggling against poverty after their father's death. Ignacia (Egurrola) is the Boteros mother, a desperate woman who chooses to sacrifice the destiny of her three older children, in order to protect Gabriel (Laguardia) the youngest one. She believes Gabriel will climb the social structure and bring back the lost fortune to the family. But destiny has other plans for the Boteros and tragedy will overcome eventually. Based on the novel of Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz.
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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Best suited for15+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • Czech Republic • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Beginning and the End is a 1994 film in the Drama category from Mexico. Directed by Arturo Ripstein. Starring Julieta Egurrola and Ernesto Laguardia. Runtime: about 187 minutes. Original language: Spanish. TMDB rating: 7.4/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1994, Original language: Spanish, Production: Mexico, Runtime: about 187 minutes, Starring Julieta Egurrola and Ernesto Laguardia.
Runtime
187 min
Original language
Spanish
Country of origin
Mexico
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Julieta Egurrola
Ignacia Botero
Ernesto Laguardia
Gabriel Botero
Bruno Bichir
Nicolás Botero
Lucía Muñoz
Mireya Botero
Alberto Estrella
Guama Botero
Verónica Merchant
Natalia
Luis Felipe Tovar
César
Blanca Guerra
Julia
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Luisa Huertas
Isabel
Julián Pastor
Luján
Ernesto Yáñez
Polvorón
Alonso Echánove
Cariñoso
Alejandro Parodi
Rector
Darío T. Pie
Maurer
Director: Arturo Ripstein
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1What is movie The Beginning and the End (1994)?
It is a movie released in 1994 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of The Beginning and the End?
The Beginning and the End (1994) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
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4What is the rating of The Beginning and the End?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 16 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Beginning and the End?
Its runtime is about 187 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Beginning and the End best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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