Dictatorship Drama: Imprisoned Activist Bonds with Cellmate Over Classic Film

In the upcoming film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," Diego Luna, who is known for playing Cassian Andor in the Star Wars franchise, takes on the role of Valentin Arregui, an imprisoned rebel under the 1980s Argentinian dictatorship. Valentin's life is changed when he is assigned to share a cell with the flamboyant Luis Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser arrested for public indecency.

Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two men form an unlikely bond as Molina regales Valentin with stories of the classic movie star Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez) and her role as Aurora/the Spider Woman in the fictional film "Kiss of the Spider Woman." Initially mistrustful of Molina, Valentin eventually finds an ally in his fight for freedom.

Luna sees a strong connection between his two roles, noting that both Valentin and Cassian Andor are on a journey of self-discovery, isolated and wounded, but ultimately driven by love - for Molina in Valentin's case, and for his adoptive mother, girlfriend, and fellow rebels in Cassian's case. The film serves as a "simple reminder of making sure we don't forget the ability we have to connect with others" and that "when there's no chance to love, there's no chance to change."