Spanish-language romantic drama with a fantasy element from writer-director Javier Fuentes-León about a married fisherman--popular in his seaside town along with his wife, who is expecting their first child--who has a secret gay lover: a local photographer/painter who is looked down upon by the gossiping villagers for being "that way". Acclaimed Colombian-Peruvian-French-German co-production won several awards upon its release. What threatens to become a romp--a role-reversal "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands", perhaps--quickly changes gears and blossoms into something much more lasting: a gay ghost story about finality, responsibility, loyalty, and putting everything at risk in order to do what's right. Quite an amazing achievement, with beautiful photography and excellent performances. ***1/2 from ****
