Pulling Strings

20132013
PGPG
1h 51min

Pulling Strings (2013)

Rachel is an intelligent, modern-day woman constantly on the move. Primarily focused on her career as a diplomatic consul for the U.S. embassy, she's literally lived her life on the move, globe-trotting from city to city. Currently working in Mexico City and set to leave for London, Rachel's world turns upside down on the eve of her own goodbye party when she gets drunk and passes out on the street. Saved by Alejandro, a handsome Mariachi singer and single father, Rachel wakes up in his apartment with no recollection of how she got there. Nor does she remember that she rejected his visa the day before, which he desperately needs for his daughter. Romance unexpectedly blossoms between the two, but either sparks or fists will fly after she finds out his secret.

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After a night of drinking, Rachel (Laura Ramsey), a diplomat working in Mexico City finds her world turned upside down after she's saved by Alejandro (Jaime Camil), a Mariachi singer whose v... Read allAfter a night of drinking, Rachel (Laura Ramsey), a diplomat working in Mexico City finds her world turned upside down after she's saved by Alejandro (Jaime Camil), a Mariachi singer whose visa was rejected the day before - by Rachel.After a night of drinking, Rachel (Laura Ramsey), a diplomat working in Mexico City finds her world turned upside down after she's saved by Alejandro (Jaime Camil), a Mariachi singer whose visa was rejected the day before - by Rachel.

Director
- Pitipol Ybarra
Writers
- Georgina Garcia Riedel(screenplay)
- Issa López(screenplay)
- Gabriel Ripstein(screenplay)
Stars

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Jaime Camil and Laura Ramsey in Pulling Strings (2013)

Jaime Camil in Pulling Strings (2013)

Jaime Camil and Omar Chaparro in Pulling Strings (2013)

Jaime Camil and Omar Chaparro in Pulling Strings (2013)

Stockard Channing and Laura Ramsey in Pulling Strings (2013)

Jaime Camil and Laura Ramsey in Pulling Strings (2013)

Pulling Strings (2013)

Rachel (Laura Ramsey) is an intelligent, modern-day woman constantly on the move. Primarily focused on her career as a diplomatic consul for the U.S. embassy, she's literally lived her life on the move, globe-trotting from city to city. Currently working in Mexico City and set to leave for London, Rachel's world turns upside down on the eve of her own goodbye party when she gets drunk and passes out on the street. Saved by Alejandro (Jaime Camil), a handsome Mariachi singer and single father, Rachel wakes up in his apartment with no recollection of how she got there. Nor does she remember that she rejected his visa the day before, which he desperately needs for his daughter. Romance unexpectedly blossoms between the two, but either sparks or fists will fly after she finds out his secret. —Pantelion Films

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Taglines
- Even with backup, he can't sing his way out of this one.
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for language and brief smoking
Parents guide

Trivia
Director Pitipol Ybarra had some issues when it came to meshing the English and Spanish components. Ybarra, who is a Mexican native, had to learn to overcome a slight language barrier when instructing his American actors and actresses.

Goofs
At the beginning of the story, Rachel demonstrates sufficient Spanish skills to hold conversations with immigration applicants, yet during the rest of the film Alejandro and Canicas speak freely in front of her without being understood.

Quotes
Alejandro: My dad said "Life beats you, but some people beg for it."

Soundtracks
Deja que salga la luna
Written by José Alfredo Jiménez
Performed by Jaime Camil
Published by Editorial Mexicana de Música Internacional S.A. de C.V. (EMMI)

Top review

9/10

This fine movie will pull at your heartstrings, making it sing.

Finely acted by Laura Ramsey and Jaime Camil, this is a fresh romance plot with apt twists and turns to keep you glued to the screen. Laura and Jaime have got a good chemistry in this movie. Soundtrack is lovely enough to resonate with your heart. Watch with a loved one for a warm start to an amorous night.

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Release date
- November 8, 2013 (Mexico)
Country of origin
- Mexico
Official site
- Official Facebook
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Also known as
- Mexican Singer
Production company
- Traziende Producciones / TRZ
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Gross US & Canada
- $5,842,961
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,467,168
- Oct 6, 2013
Gross worldwide
- $13,725,819

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Runtime
- 1h 51min
Color
- Color

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