Rachel is an intelligent modern-day woman constantly on the move. Primarily focused on her career as a diplomatic consul for the U.S. embassy shes literally lived her life on the move globe-trotting from city to city. Currently working in Mexico City and set to leave for London Rachels world turns upside down on the eve of her own goodbye party when she gets drunk and passes out on the street. Saved by Alejandro a handsome Mariachi singer and single father Rachel wakes up in his apartment with no recollection of how she got there. Nor does she remember that she rejected his visa the day before which he desperately needs for his daughter. Romance unexpectedly blossoms between the two but either sparks or fists will fly after she finds out his secret.
Review
After the death of his wife a promising singer's career is put on hold as he tries to cope with the loss and take care of his young daughter Maria. Depressed and not believing he is doing enough for his daughter Alejandro (Jaime Camil) decides to send her to her grandparents in the United States. Unfortunately when he goes to get a visa at the US Embassy his application is rejected by an unsympathetic embassy employee Rachel (Laura Ramsey) who meticulously follows the rules for granting visas leaving Alejandro out in the cold. Bitter Alejandro blames Rachel who he complains 'wouldn't even look at him' for all his troubles.
Rachel who is about to accept a promotion to a position in London is shocked when her colleagues throw her a going away party that night. With his career in the dumpster Alejandro is relegated to playing in a mariachi band and is shocked when he finds himself playing for Rachel at the going away party. Inspired by the chance meeting he decides he's been given a second chance to get his visa so he concocts a complicated plan to gain Rachel's favor.
Although Alejandro's scheme is a bit over the top he takes Rachel on such an enchanting ride that she can't help but rethink her feelings about Mexico and Alejandro. Although Rachel is rather naive for a diplomat she is refreshingly honest and trusting which paint her as anything but a coldhearted American. Strong performances by Jaime Camil Laura Ramsey and Omar Shaparro brought this heartwarming romantic comedy to life and made it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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