Sor Ye-yé (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1968, Sor Ye-yé is a comedy and music film directed by Ramón Fernández, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Maria is a young orphan who lives with her wealthy aunt. Maria sings in a cocktail bar with his friends, who form a rock band, and enjoy the night with them. One of his friends, Ernesto, is in love with her, though she does not seem to feel the same about him. In fact, multiple existential doubts and feel a strange emptiness in his life suddenly drive to enter a convent as a novice, breaking Ernestos' heart. However, with her cheerlul character, open and rebellious, not appear to conform to life in the cloister, and especially have problems with the novices director , who often punished for trying to take the right path. In the convent, which also functions as children's hospital, she meets a doctor with which it takes quite right for the contrast between his two characters, but his way with love and mutual respect.

Who’s in it. Sor Ye-yé stars Hilda Aguirre as Sor María "Sor Ye-yé", Manuel Gil as Juan, el doctor, Enrique Guzmán as Ernesto Nieva and Sara García as Madre María de los Ángeles, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Sor Ye-yé has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $202.6K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sor Ye-yé page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sor Ye-yé tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sor Ye-yé (1968)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sor Ye-yé change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sor Ye-yé worth watching?
Sor Ye-yé holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sor Ye-yé?
Sor Ye-yé stars Hilda Aguirre, Manuel Gil, Enrique Guzmán, Sara García and Carmen Montejo.
When was Sor Ye-yé released?
Sor Ye-yé was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.