Sand and Blood

Bullfighting music medicine change and homoerotic possibilities mix in this study of friendship Francisco is a bullfighter on his way up so focused even sex doesnt hold his interest After a minor road accident he meets a doctor Manuel who attends a bullfight leaving early retching His wife who is also his partner in a string quartet worries about him Manuel has a history of breakdown Manuel for his part hates bullfighting and the memories it brings of Francos Spain His harsh views undermine Franciscos focus He accompanies the young fighter to Spain for an important corrida Will Francisco succeed And what becomes of this friendship