Chiapas, El Corazón del Café

Chiapas, El Corazón del Café (2012)

In 1824, John McGee, an English adventurer, arrived in the Soconusco area of Chiapas with his young wife. There, they sought to fulfill their dream of prosperity and become the first producers of coffee. Upon reaching Chiapas, they discovered that the state had seceded from the rule of Guatemala, plunging into an interim and anarchic government that lasted for 18 years. During this time, John saw his dream frustrated and was forced to seek refuge at his own farm under the protection of the clergy. The dowry of his daughter Isabel becomes his last chance to make his dream come true, as he negotiates with Geronimo and Julian, sellers of coffee plants and slaves, respectively. In the midst of the beauty and hostility of the jungle, a story of love and betrayal emerges, framing the arrival of coffee to Chiapas.

Director: Alejandro González Padilla
Writer: Alejandro González Padilla

Casts

	Hugo Speer as
	Jaime Camil as
	Carmen Aub as
	Juan Ignacio Aranda as
	Sammy Samir as
	Mónica Huarte as
	Manuel Balbi as
	Bárbaro Marín as
	Isabella Roch as
	Maria de la Fuente as
	Myriam Bravo as
	Horacio García Rojas as Julian

Crew