The plot tracks sexist wedding catering business owner Arturo, who cheats on his wife Paz with kitchen helper Cristal, who in turns decides to seduce Arturo's son, mentally-challenged Arturito, in retaliation for Arturo's lacks of commitment.[1][2][3]
The film was released theatrically in Spain on 17 September 1999.[3]
Reception
Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed Couples to be a "disappointing" second feature from Oristrell, veering "uncomfortably between straight farce, social commentary and melodrama", while conceding that the performances are still good.[2]
^Benavent, Francisco María (2000). Cine español de los 90. Diccionario de películas, directores y temático. Bilbao: Ediciones Mensajero. p. 427. ISBN84-271-2326-4.