Puerto Escondido (1992) Apr 2026

as Mario: The protagonist fleeing his life in Milan.

The 1992 film , directed by Gabriele Salvatores , is an Italian comedy-drama based on the novel by Pino Cacucci. It follows the story of Mario, a Milanese bank employee who flees to Mexico after witnessing a murder. Film Overview Director: Gabriele Salvatores Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime Release Year: 1992 Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes Language: Italian (set largely in Mexico) Plot Summary Puerto Escondido (1992)

as Alex: One of the drifters Mario encounters in Mexico. as Mario: The protagonist fleeing his life in Milan

The film is often cited as part of Salvatores' "escape trilogy" (alongside Marrakech Express and the Academy Award-winning Mediterraneo ), which deals with Italians leaving their homeland to find meaning elsewhere. directed by Gabriele Salvatores