DRAMA . 2007 . 1h 34m . 4.7/10

The Effect of Love_

Mabel lives on a slum. Does work as a clown at children's parties and as a prostitute. At 20 crosses paths with Martin, a lawyer just shy of 40. He has divorced his wife and left the law firm he was working on. Buys a trailer and goes to live in it. Advertising for a car wash dressed as a bird he meets Mabel and they fell in love. Later she finds out she's living with HIV. From that moment on, Martin's love will help Mabel fight her battles with death.

Starring Sofía Gala Castiglione, Guillermo Pfening, Romina Ricci

4.7/10

Rating

1h 34m

Runtime

2007

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Mabel lives on a slum. Does work as a clown at children's parties and as a prostitute. At 20 crosses paths with Martin, a lawyer just shy of 40. He has divorced his wife and left the law firm he was working on. Buys a trailer and goes to live in it. Advertising for a car wash dressed as a bird he meets Mabel and they fell in love. Later she finds out she's living with HIV. From that moment on, Martin's love will help Mabel fight her battles with death.

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Cast

Sofía Gala Castiglione stars as Mabel in The Effect of Love.

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Year context

The Effect of Love was released 19 years ago in 2007.

Overview

Mabel lives on a slum. Does work as a clown at children's parties and as a prostitute. At 20 crosses paths with Martin, a lawyer just shy of 40. He has divor...

The Effect of Love is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

CAST (9)

Sofía Gala Castiglione

Sofía Gala Castiglione

Guillermo Pfening

Guillermo Pfening

Romina Ricci

Norma Argentina

Norma Argentina

Jorge D'Elía

Padre de Martín

Matías Marmorato

Matías Marmorato

Hugo

Fernando Roa

Fernando Roa

Julio

IB

Inés Baum

Madre de Martín

DETAILS

Release

August 16, 2007

Status

Released

Runtime

94 min (1h 34m)

Country

Argentina

Rating

4.7/10 (13 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Effect of Love about?

Mabel lives on a slum. Does work as a clown at children's parties and as a prostitute. At 20 crosses paths with Martin, a lawyer just shy of 40. He has divorced his wife and left the law firm he was working on. Buys a trailer and goes to live in it. Advertising for a car wash dressed as a bird he meets Mabel and they fell in love. Later she finds out she's living with HIV. From that moment on, Martin's love will help Mabel fight her battles with death.

How long is The Effect of Love?

The Effect of Love has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Who stars in The Effect of Love?

The cast of The Effect of Love includes Sofía Gala Castiglione, Guillermo Pfening, Romina Ricci, Julio Arrieta, Norma Argentina.

What is the rating of The Effect of Love?

The Effect of Love has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama