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Tropic Pathway (2005)
Director: Javier Torre
Cast: Fabio Aste, SĂlvia Buarque, GigĂ RuĂĄ, MimĂ ArdĂș
Runtime106 min
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Follow the adventures of Kiss of the Spider Woman scribe Manuel Puig portrayed by Fabio Aste, who left Argentina after being persecuted for his homosexuality and settled in exile in Rio de Janiero in this intimate drama from filmmaker Javier Torre. Though life in Rio was full of romance and adventure for Manuel, the controversy surrounding him grew ever more intense, until the only way out was a trip back to his native Argentina. In the years that followed, Puig eventually made the painful decision to move to Mexico, where he spent his final days until death caught up with him at the age of fifty-eight.
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Tropic Pathway is a 2005 drama film directed by Javier Torre that follows the story of Argentine writer Manuel Puig, portrayed by Fabio Aste, as he navigates exile and persecution for his homosexuality in Rio de Janeiro. While details on its critical reception and awards recognition are limited, the film provides an intimate look at Puig's life and the challenges he faced during this period.
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Tropic Pathway offers a poignant, intimate look at the life of renowned Argentine writer Manuel Puig, portrayed with nuance by actor Fabio Aste. Director Javier Torre's 2005 drama immerses viewers in Puig's experiences as a gay man forced into exile, exploring themes of identity, persecution, and the search for belonging with emotional depth.