Las Búsquedas (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, Las Búsquedas is a drama film directed by José Luis Valle, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Revenge, redemption and chance are the topics that underpin José Luis Valle’s new film. A man runs his errands: cleans the house, picks up the dry cleaning, pays his debts and buys groceries. Then, inexplicably commits suicide. His death smites his wife, Elvira, who is unaware of the reasons for suicide. At another point, Ulises is assaulted and stripped of the portfolio that held the only photo he kept of her deceased daughter. He sets out to find the thief and kill him. The lives of Elvira and Ulises intersect unexpectedly.
Who’s in it. Las Búsquedas stars Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Hombre, Arcelia Ramírez as Elvira, Gabino Rodríguez and David Calderón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Las Búsquedas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Las Búsquedas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Las Búsquedas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Las Búsquedas (2013)?
- In AU, Las Búsquedas is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Las Búsquedas worth watching?
- Las Búsquedas holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Las Búsquedas?
- Las Búsquedas stars Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Arcelia Ramírez, Gabino Rodríguez, David Calderón and Martín Acosta.