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I Carry You with Me

I Carry You with Me

20217.11h 51m

Overview

An epic love story spanning decades is sparked by a chance encounter between two men in provincial Mexico. Based on a true story, ambition and societal pressure propel an aspiring chef to leave his soulmate and make the treacherous journey to New York, where life will never be the same.

Directed by Heidi Ewing
Written by Heidi Ewing, Alan Page Arriaga
Produced by Edher Campos, Gabriela Maire, Mynette Louie
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Top Cast

Armando Espitia

Armando Espitia

Iván

Christian Vazquez

Christian Vazquez

Gerardo

Michelle Rodríguez

Michelle Rodríguez

Sandra

Ángeles Cruz

Ángeles Cruz

Rosa Maria

Arcelia Ramírez

Arcelia Ramírez

Magda

Michelle González

Michelle González

Paola

Luis Alberti

Luis Alberti

Cucusa

Raúl Briones

Raúl Briones

Marcos

Yael Tadeo

Yael Tadeo

Young Iván

A

Alberto Juárez

Beto

Themes & Keywords

immigrantidentityborderamerican dreamlongingmigrationcheflgbtlove storymemoriesgay themeboys' love (bl)

About I Carry You with Me

I Carry You with Me is a drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of immigrant, identity, border, american dream, longing, migration. Directed by Heidi Ewing, it stars Armando Espitia, Christian Vazquez, Michelle Rodríguez. An epic love story spanning decades is sparked by a chance encounter between two men in provincial Mexico. Based on a true story, ambition and societal pressure propel an aspiring chef to leave his soulmate and make the treacherous journey to New York, where life will never be the same.

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