The Monroy Affaire

The Monroy Affaire is a 2022 black tragicomedy film written and directed by Josué Méndez. Starring Damián Alcázar accompanied by Wendy Vásquez, Liliana Trujillo, Sylvia Majo, Olivia Manrufo, Lía Camilo, Maryloli Pérez, María Zubiri and Grapa Paola. It is based on the book Día de visita by Marco Avilés.

Synopsis

Ronnie Monroy has been an anonymous public employee his entire life. About to turn 65 and retire, she visits the women's prison, where she finds a new purpose. Help inmates regain their freedom and get back to their lives. But what you think is motivated by generosity and affection is actually driven by a perverse need to wield power. Ronnie becomes another abuser within the corrupt Peruvian judicial system.

Cast

Damián Alcázar as Ronnie Monroy
Wendy Vásquez
Liliana Trujillo
Sylvia Majo
Olivia Manrufo
Lía Camilo
Maryloli Pérez
María Zubiri
Grapa Paola

Release

The Monroy Affaire premiered on October 6, 2022, on the CINE.AR television signal, then was screened on March 16, 2023, at the 26th Malaga Film Festival, on August 17, 2023, at the 27th Lima Film Festival and on November 23, 2023, at the 2nd Latin Film Festival. It was commercially released on October 5, 2023, in Peruvian theaters.

Reception

Box-office

In its first week on the billboard, it debuted in thirteenth place, attracting 13,500 viewers. After 7 weeks on the billboard, it caught a total of 20,342 viewers.