Danzón (film)

Danzón is a 1991 Mexican drama film directed by María Novaro. It is the story of Julia (María Rojo), a telephone switchboard operator whose main joy is Danzón dancing.

Plot
Julia (María Rojo) is a switchboard operator in Mexico City who lives for her job, her daughter and danzón. She is a strict and expert danzón dancer.

In the last six years, Julia has danced with Carmelo (Daniel Rergis), a tall and silent man, in the Salón Colonia every Wednesday. However, they barely have spoken to each other off the dance floor. One night, Carmelo disappears without a trace. Julia realized how important he became in her life. Lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That trip changes her life, becoming a journey of self-discovering.

Cast

 * María Rojo as Julia Solórzano
 * Carmen Salinas as Doña Tí