Mexican teenagers Aristotle and Dante explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 El Paso, Texas.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a warm, tender adaptation about two Mexican-American teenagers whose friendship slowly reveals deeper feelings. Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales have natural chemistry, and Aitch Alberto gives the film a gentle emotional honesty that suits the beloved novel.
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Mexican teenagers Aristotle and Dante explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 El Paso, Texas.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a warm, tender adaptation about two Mexican-American teenagers whose friendship slowly reveals deeper feelings. Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales have natural chemistry, and Aitch Alberto gives the film a gentle emotional honesty that suits the beloved novel.
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