Lo que le pasó a Santiago (1989)

When Santiago retires from the company where he worked for 40 years, he meets Angelina, a mysterious woman. Puzzled by their strange meetings, he hires a private detective to follow her.

Director:

Jacobo Morales

Writer:

Jacobo Morales

Stars:

Tommy Muñiz, Gladys Rodríguez, Johanna Rosaly

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Muñiz	...	Santiago
Gladys Rodríguez	...	Angelina
Johanna Rosaly	...	Nereida
René Monclova	...	Eddie
Pedro Javier Muñiz	...	Jerry
Jacobo Morales	...	Arístides Esquilín
Claribel Medina	...	Irma
Roberto Vigoreaux	...	Gerardo
Jaime Bello	...	Executive
Luz Minerva Rodríguez	...	Nun
Joaquín Belgodere	...	Santiago (Child)
Pedro Muñiz	...	Airline Clerk
Aurora Valladares	...	Horse Rider
José Orraca	...	Theater Manager
Amos Rosario	...	Assistant

Storyline

When Santiago retires from the company where he worked for 40 years, he meets Angelina, a mysterious woman. Puzzled by their strange meetings, he hires a private detective to follow her.

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Plot Keywords:

madness | old age | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

Puerto Rico

Language:

Spanish

Also Known As:

What Ever Happened to Santiago?

Filming Locations:

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bacalao Inc., Dios los Cría Inc., Producciones Pedro Muñiz

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the only film from Puerto Rico to ever be nominated in the Best Foreign Language Motion Picture category.

User Reviews

Fun and Romance

This movie was nominated to the Best Foreign Film Oscar alongside Cinema Paradiso. It is a different kind of movie, yet deserving of that honor. This movie showcases Puerto Rican Film, by presenting performances by actors that are mostly known for TV work that show their range.

I would call it the antithesis of a "coming of age" film. It presents in Santiago, the main character, how life can begin again at any age.