Under a Spell
Cast
Blanca Guerra 
Mario Zaragoza Daniel Acuña Luis Fernando Peña Ricardo Rentería 
Luisa Huertas
Credits
Written by: 
Carlos Carrera
Plot
In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia.
Sinekatalog’s take
Under a Spell (1999) is a Mexican romance directed by Carlos Carrera. It stars Blanca Guerra, Mario Zaragoza and Daniel Acuña. It runs 130 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Ariel Awards 1999: Best Actress (Ariel Award for Best Actress) — Blanca Guerra
- Ariel Awards 1999: Best Director (Ariel Award for Best Director) — Carlos Carrera
- Ariel Awards 1999: Best Film (Ariel Award for Best Picture)
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (324 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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