Movies by José Luis Cruz
![Mariana Mariana](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/vyslfXQDn2rxYWe4o00s4yAL1E4.jpg)
Mariana Mariana
The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
![Orphans](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3mLNXA98vI0HWeLCz0bMAPgUDfJ.jpg)
Orphans
Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.