Camino largo a Tijuana (English: The long way to Tijuana) is a 1988 Mexican drama directed by Luis Estrada in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Pedro Armendáriz Jr. and Ofelia Medina. The film was produced by Estrada, Emmanuel Lubezki and Alfonso Cuarón. The production marked the film debut of Daniel Giménez Cacho.
The film premiered at the Cineteca Nacional on 17 December 1988, but did not receive a theatrical release until 28 February 1991.
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Plot
Juan is a 40-year-old man who lives and sells auto parts in a junkyard of abandoned cars. He becomes involved with Lila, a young drug addict who is being hunted by two traffickers seeking to abduct her in exchange for a reward. After rescuing her and killing the traffickers, Juan takes Lila under his protection, helping her through detoxification before the two embark on a long journey to Tijuana.
Cast
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. as Juan
Ofelia Medina as Rita
Carmen Salinas as Nana
Alfonso Arau as Chino
Daniel Giménez Cacho as Tubo
Jaime Keller as Gas
José Carlos Rodríguez as Fogonero
Julián Pastor as Dealer
Patricia Pereyra as Lila
Abel Woolrich as Paco
Patricia Rojas as Swimmer
Production
Principal photography on Camino largo a Tijuana began on 18 November 1987.
Awards and nominations
Camino largo a Tijuana was nominated to three Ariel Awards.