The Reasons of the Heart (2011): Cast & Box Office
The Reasons of the Heart is a 2011 romantic drama directed by Arturo Ripstein, starring Arcelia Ramírez as Emilia, Eligio Meléndez and Norma Pablo. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $53,070 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Wanda Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Reasons of the Heart About?
The premise of The Reasons of the Heart without spoilers.
Set in contemporary Mexico City, the film reimagines Madame Bovary through Emilia, a middle‑class housewife trapped in a monotonous routine. When the two pillars that sustain her—her illicit lover and her credit card—suddenly vanish, she is forced to confront the emptiness of her existence and confront the choices that define her life.
The Reasons of the Heart Cast & Characters
Arcelia Ramírez leads the cast as Emilia, with Eligio Meléndez as Lawyer and Norma Pablo as Pilar. Directed by Arturo Ripstein; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arturo Ripstein
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Arcelia Ramírez as Emilia -
Eligio Meléndez as Lawyer -
Norma Pablo as Pilar -
Alejandro Suárez as Jasper
Also Starring in The Reasons of the Heart
· 10 more- Patricia Reyes Spíndola Doña Ruti
- Harold Torres Worker 2
- Marta Aura Emilia's mother
- Vladimir Cruz Nicolás
- Plutarco Haza Javier
- Carlos Chávez Fumigator
- Horacio García Rojas Worker
- Pilar Padilla Jaquie
- Paola Arroyo Isabel
- Piedad Montero
More from Arturo Ripstein
More films directed by Arturo Ripstein, best-rated first: Bleak Street, Devil Between the Legs, Time to Die (1966) and Crazy Carnival.
The Reasons of the Heart Box Office
The Reasons of the Heart grossed $53,070 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$53.1K
- International
- $53.1K
The Reasons of the Heart Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Racje serca” and “Las razones del corazón”.
- Also known as
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- Racje serca
- Las razones del corazón
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The Reasons of the Heart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Reasons of the Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Reasons of the Heart?
The Reasons of the Heart runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Reasons of the Heart released?
The Reasons of the Heart was released on October 7, 2011.
Who directed The Reasons of the Heart?
The Reasons of the Heart was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
More films by Arturo Ripstein Who is in the cast of The Reasons of the Heart?
The Reasons of the Heart stars Arcelia Ramírez as Emilia, Eligio Meléndez as Lawyer and Norma Pablo as Pilar, among 14 credited actors.
How much did The Reasons of the Heart make at the box office?
The Reasons of the Heart grossed $53,070 worldwide.
Does The Reasons of the Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. The Reasons of the Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Reasons of the Heart in?
The original language of The Reasons of the Heart is Spanish.
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