No tidings from God

The last ten years have not been the easiest for Paradise . In the battle of good with evil, Hell won. Paradise leaders receive a mother’s request to save the soul of her son, boxer Manny. In this opportunity to win the soul, they see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favor. Manny is in huge debt, trying to commit suicide. Angel Lola goes to Earth to take on the role of the wife of a boxer. Ada manager Jack Davenport decides to send one of the most troubled agents, Carmen, who was a man and a gangster and turned into a waitress as a punishment. Carmen impersonates Manny's niece. Both are trying to persuade Manny to their side. And Manny then writes a letter to his mother, asking her for forgiveness, but does not send it, then again takes part in a boxing match, where he faints. In Hell, they are preparing another coup, and Davenport, trying to save his place, now also wants to help Manny. Lola and Carmen begin to act together. To repay Manny's debts, they rob a supermarket. However, it is too late, Manny protects the girls from the creditors, bandits, but they kill him. The heavenly court takes Manny to Paradise, considering his dying act self-sacrifice.

• Carmen Ramos - Penelope Cruz
• Lola - Victoria Abril
• Manny - Demian Beachir
• Davenport - Gael Garcia Bernal
• Marina D'Angelo - Fanny Ardant
• Nancy - Gemma Jones
• Drank - Elena Anaya
• Supermarket Manager - Juan Echanove

The film was nominated for the Goya Award in 2001 in 11 nominations (including Best Film, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor), but did not receive a single award.

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