Undertow

This drama is a first feature by Javier Fuentes-Lon that manages to outgrow the limits of its story.

Reminiscent of such heavenly Hollywood fantasies as "Here Comes Mr. Jordan," Peru's "Undertow" suggests a more passionate, lyrical tale of a soul in search of a body.

Undertow, for all its narrative tricks, has been given the rhythm and texture of real life, as well as emotional undercurrents that are haunting.

An undercooked ghost story unravels what could have been a touching tale.