Despite having a
sad story, the film starts off with a sexy and rockin’ start in a crowded bar with
tabletop dancers and a rock band with an appealing female vocalist. The club scenario
is the backdrop to the story’s setup, but it also gives Melini a chance to show some directorial diversity. The club is something
that may not have been essential, but it still gives the intro a nice pizazz
and is a neat contrast to the movie’s main theme.
Eventually, the loud music
decreases in volume and the sounds of chatter become more eminent as the
attention is taken off the band and onto Mark, sitting alone while smoking and
taking back a shot while looking troubled. Immediately it becomes apparent that
his disappointed girlfriend, Mary (Leocricia
Sabán), has tracked him down, and instead of explaining himself, Mark takes
the more dramatic approach of walking out on his upset girlfriend.
