
Orphans
A slow, serious historical drama that blends forbidden romance with political idealism, feeling weighty and earnest throughout.
- Directed by
- Guita Schyfter
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Starring
- Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Dolores Heredia, José Luis Cruz
- Overview
- Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
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- Directed by
- Guita Schyfter
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Starring
- Rafael Sánchez Navarro, Dolores Heredia, José Luis Cruz












