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Romantic drama

Such is Life (2000): Cast

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Such is Life is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Arturo Ripstein, starring Arcelia Ramírez as Julia, Patricia Reyes Spíndola and Luis Felipe Tovar. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Such is Life (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Arturo Ripstein
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Such is Life About?

The premise of Such is Life without spoilers.

After her husband leaves her for a younger woman, Julia plans her revenge with the help of her grandmother.

Such is Life Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female frontal nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • mexico city
  • television camera
  • television reporter
  • television set
  • television weather show
  • voice over inner thought
  • watching tv
  • watching pornography
+38 more
  • child
  • taxi
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • senos desnudos
  • female pubic hair
  • landlord
  • tragedy
  • godmother
  • boxer
  • revenge
  • medea update
  • smoke
  • abandoned by father
  • abandoned by husband
  • abandonment
  • boxing practice
  • figurine
  • spoken subtext
  • hate
  • lipstick
  • house fire
  • clothesline
  • marimba
  • love song
  • accordion
  • guitar
  • brushing one's hair
  • murder of a child
  • sign of the cross
  • witch
  • father in law son in law relationship
  • van
  • underpass
  • tunnel
  • insanity
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • dragging a stick along a fence
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Cast & crew

Such is Life Cast & Characters

Arcelia Ramírez leads the cast as Julia, with Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Adela, The Godmother and Luis Felipe Tovar as Nicolás. Directed by Arturo Ripstein; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Such is Life

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From the director

More from Arturo Ripstein

More films directed by Arturo Ripstein, best-rated first: Bleak Street, Devil Between the Legs, Time to Die (1966) and The Reasons of the Heart.

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Such is Life Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Así es la vida” and “Así es la vida...”.

Also known as
  • Así es la vida
  • Así es la vida...
  • Questa è la vita
  • Takie jest życie

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FAQ

Such is Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Such is Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Such is Life?

Such is Life runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Such is Life released?

Such is Life was released on September 14, 2000.

Who directed Such is Life?

Such is Life was directed by Arturo Ripstein.

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Who is in the cast of Such is Life?

Such is Life stars Arcelia Ramírez as Julia, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Adela, The Godmother and Luis Felipe Tovar as Nicolás, among 6 credited actors.

Does Such is Life have a post-credit scene?

No. Such is Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Such is Life in?

The original language of Such is Life is Spanish.

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