The IMDB synopsis is incorrect as can be easily seen in the film. This was not Camilo's first sexual encounter with another man but a regular hook-up that he'd kept secret for who knows how long. We see this because the other man knows Camilo's phone number and invites him round. There's no "realisation" that he's into men, it's something he knows and has accepted but for reasons of the harsh, macho working environment he's in, he wants to stay in the closet. I just wish reviewers and contributors would watch the film rather than rushing to agree with incorrect information.
The working environment was interesting. I had never realised that there were punts in Mexico. The physical strength needed to operate them implies a hard-bitten gang of guys doing the rowing.
Camilo's workmates are all lookers and and all macho. I can understand his reluctance to come out. And I get his paranoia when he thinks Beto has rumbled him. The events subsequent to this lead to flight and a last lingering shot of utter dejection and aloneness in the big city. It's a devastating ending.
Absolutely recommended.
The working environment was interesting. I had never realised that there were punts in Mexico. The physical strength needed to operate them implies a hard-bitten gang of guys doing the rowing.
Camilo's workmates are all lookers and and all macho. I can understand his reluctance to come out. And I get his paranoia when he thinks Beto has rumbled him. The events subsequent to this lead to flight and a last lingering shot of utter dejection and aloneness in the big city. It's a devastating ending.
Absolutely recommended.
