Synopsis
Three stories of life along the margins in Mexico City converge in this inventive thriller. Octavio is sharing an apartment with his brother, which leads to a serious problem when he falls in love with Susanna, his sister-in-law. Octavio and Susanna want to run away together, but Octavio has no money. He does, however, know a man who stages dog fights, and he volunteers his dog Cofi for the next round of fights. Cofi bravely rises to the occasion, but the dog's success in the ring leads to a violent altercation. Elsewhere, Daniel, a successful publishing magnate, leaves his family to take up with a beautiful model, Valeria. Valeria, however, soon loses a leg in an auto accident, and as Daniel tends to her needs, her tiny pet dog gets trapped under the floorboards of their apartment. And finally, El Chivo is an elderly homeless man who is trying to contact his daughter, whom he hasn't seen in years. Desperate for money, El Chivo is hired by a businessman to assassinate his partner; however, as he's following his target, he's interrupted by an auto accident, from which Octavio and his injured dog stagger in search of help.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $61,047 (1.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.13 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 25.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $2,000,000 (worldwide box office is 10.4 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/187 max. theaters, 7.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $10,254,011 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,465 | $5,383,834 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,957 | $15,500,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,334 | $20,883,834 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 401-500) | 489 | $5,383,834 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,248 | $5,383,834 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,081 | $15,500,000 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,597 | $20,883,834 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 30th, 2001 (Wide) by Lionsgate, released as Love's a Bitch |
| International Releases: | April 5th, 2001 (Wide) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | January 15th, 2004 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment, released as Love's a Bitch |
| MPAA Rating: | R for violence/gore, language and sexuality. |
| Running Time: | 153 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Babel Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Life Drama, Car Accident, Love Triangle, Dysfunctional Family, Domestic Abuse, Relationships Gone Wrong, Animal Abuse, The Other Woman, Models, Paralysis / Loss of a Limb, Wheelchair User, Hitmen, Animal Lead, Segments |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Mexico |
| Languages: | Spanish |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2001 Theater Average | 14 | $30,524 | Mar 30, 2001 | 3 |