Así es la vida... (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2000, Así es la vida... is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Greek tragedy MEDEA, this is a present day Mexican version, set in the seediest possible milieu of Mexico City. A woman abandoned by her husband, is thrown out of her apartment by her landlord - who is also her husband's new father-in-law. She is also about to lose custody of her two children to her husband, a low-life, second-rate boxer and opportunist. With the help of her godmother, she plans to take revenge on her husband.
Who’s in it. Así es la vida... stars Arcelia Ramírez as Julia, Patricia Reyes Spíndola as Adela, The Godmother, Luis Felipe Tovar as Nicolás and Ernesto Yáñez as La Marrana.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Así es la vida... has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Así es la vida... page.
If you liked it. Fans of Así es la vida... tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Así es la vida... (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Así es la vida... change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Así es la vida... worth watching?
- Así es la vida... holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Así es la vida...?
- Así es la vida... stars Arcelia Ramírez, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Luis Felipe Tovar and Ernesto Yáñez.
- When was Así es la vida... released?
- Así es la vida... was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.