Underground Orange

The film Underground Orange - Bajo Naranja beautifully portrays with a lot of emotion, the tangled, conflict ridden lives of the Argentinian community having suffered deeply at the hands of the American political machinery. The entire storyline is set against the backdrop of gender-fluid narrative, quirky characters, theatre and yet, intense narratives that showcase the vulnerabilities of a community struggling to find hope for a new beginning. Amidst the chaos and the uncertainty the characters' emotions and internal turmoil are all so engagingly conveyed. There are heart warming smiles in between and deep unsettling emotions as well, but all of it is wrapped up in the warmth of genuine storytelling. You are drawn into the characters' lives and the cast and crew effortlessly eases us into their lives. The Californian backpacker's character arc is also etched out so well. To have chosen an American character to essay this role further adds to the brilliance in the storyline. Loved the background score, the music of the film and the incredible raw energy of the actors on screen which seemed to come to life. The film ends on a note of hope and the urge to stay afloat even during the toughest times. A vibrant and empathetic dialogue of cinema crafted by Michael Taylor Jackson.