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#signhere Let us start the weekend off with my enthusiastic recommendation for a movie. Yesterday, I watched a Mexican science fiction film titled "Sign Here." For those of you curious, here is a link to the film:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BZY9LS1P/ref=atv_dl_rdr?deepLinkingRedirect=1&autoplay=1

This film lacks what we normally see in a science fiction film-computer graphics, A.I. enhancements, and elaborate sets. There are no big names in the cast. What the low-budget film does have is superb dubbing from Spanish to English as well as brilliant cinematography, script writing, directing, and acting. It is a treat for the eyes and the ears as well as the heart.
The film is set in the near future. It follows the lives of two thirty-something people named Roque and Fran. In this world, a computer matches people to become domestic partners. (Elena believes this is the wave of the future.) The system lets a partnership between two people last 4 years. Then they are paired with another partner for the next 4 years.
Fran and Roque are paired after coming out of other relationships that were less than perfect. Then something totally unexpected happens. They fall madly in love. They have an elaborate wedding before their 4 years together expire. It appears that they will live happily ever after. Then some turbulence develops, and they start to doubt their commitment to each other. The movie has a subtle and happy ending that sneaks up on you quite unexpectedly.
You will spend an hour and a half with your eyes glued to the screen. You will be entertained. You will laugh. If you are romantic at heart, you will get a tear or so in the eyes. This is a rare treat. You can find it on Amazon videos and other platforms.