Luna, the young woman at the center of this Spanish film, has seen a lot in her life. As a young girl, she was always around the card players that gathered at Leo's tavern in Madrid. Luna had to endure finding her dead father, who was shot by Cesar's people. Having no relatives, she grows up into a street smart girl that knows a lot about gambling. She turns into a professional gambler that is always lucky because she plays with a cool head.
Unfortunately, Luna makes the mistake of breaking with Leo, who had brought her up over a petty argument. Luna, who was seeing Nano, a local youth now in jail, meets Juan, a man that after falling for her, has to move to another city. Luna begins a bad streak because her mind is in turmoil. To make matters worse, she commits the ultimate sin: she borrows money from Cesar's people that she must repay with high interest.
After Leo dies, she decides to confront Cesar face to face. For that she goes with the deed to Leo's tavern, that now is hers. Cesar, who thinks she can't win, accept the challenge to play with Luna thinking he has an advantage over her. He is surprised to play against an opponent that has learned how to control her hatred for him and his world.
Our main interest for watching the film was the presence of Ana Torrent, one of the most charismatic and intelligent actresses working in Spain's cinema today. We were not disappointed thanks to Monica Laguna inspired direction. Ms. Laguna, who co-wrote the script, shows a talent for getting an ensemble acting from her large cast.
We also liked Carlos Kaniowsky's Leo as well as a sly Antonio Dechent, who appears as Cesar. Ernesto Alterio and Manuel San Martin play Nano and Juan, who love Luna.
Unfortunately, Luna makes the mistake of breaking with Leo, who had brought her up over a petty argument. Luna, who was seeing Nano, a local youth now in jail, meets Juan, a man that after falling for her, has to move to another city. Luna begins a bad streak because her mind is in turmoil. To make matters worse, she commits the ultimate sin: she borrows money from Cesar's people that she must repay with high interest.
After Leo dies, she decides to confront Cesar face to face. For that she goes with the deed to Leo's tavern, that now is hers. Cesar, who thinks she can't win, accept the challenge to play with Luna thinking he has an advantage over her. He is surprised to play against an opponent that has learned how to control her hatred for him and his world.
Our main interest for watching the film was the presence of Ana Torrent, one of the most charismatic and intelligent actresses working in Spain's cinema today. We were not disappointed thanks to Monica Laguna inspired direction. Ms. Laguna, who co-wrote the script, shows a talent for getting an ensemble acting from her large cast.
We also liked Carlos Kaniowsky's Leo as well as a sly Antonio Dechent, who appears as Cesar. Ernesto Alterio and Manuel San Martin play Nano and Juan, who love Luna.