Jorge Colon's SIN ELLA shows us how much a family member can guide the values and lives of the others, even when absent. Set in present-day Mexico City, the story follows Gastón (Luis Roberto Guzmán, in a striking performance different from his action-man TV roles), a successful TV producer who has to learn how to be a good dad for his teenage daughter and younger son after an accident, which challenges the family not only to cope with the pain of the tragedy but also to improve their lives. With outstanding performances by all cast members and an attractive soundtrack, this drama and its dose of magical realism are bound to make its audience reconsider what family truly means.

2003 film by Gabriela Tagliavini

María Teresa, a successful and attractive businesswoman, faces a dilemma when she discovers that her father, Esteban, has been falsely accused of fraud. Determined to clear his name, María Teresa takes charge of "La Esperanza," a coveted property in the village of Puerto Bravo. There, she encounters Santos, the estate's caretaker, who initially perceives her as rude and entitled. Despite their initial differences, María Teresa and Santos join forces to confront Marco, a greedy neighbor attempting to seize control of “La Esperanza,” and Rutilio, the town’s corrupt mayor. As they battle to safeguard the estate, María Teresa and Santos gradually develop deep feelings for one another, falling in love. Amidst their challenges, their love and the hope embodied by "La Esperanza" become their guiding light in a tempest fueled by passion.