Jean and Sylvia left France with a stolen diamond to start a new life in South America. They land in Lima to live their passion. But the diamond is not easy to sell. They meet a French couple and hope to sell them the stolen diamond.
Acting
Sergi López steals every scene as the sleazy Costa.
Cinematography
Lima's chaos vs. the couples' claustrophobic hotels.
Director
Manuel Poirier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Manuel Poirier shot this between his more acclaimed films Western and Comme un avion, and it barely screened outside France.
The film subtly critiques French expat fantasy—Lima isn't liberation, it's just another trap with better weather.
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