Directed by:
Gerardo TortScreenplay:
Marina StavenhagenCinematography:
Héctor OrtegaComposer:
Diego HerreraCast:
Maya Zapata, Mario Zaragoza, Luis Felipe Tovar, Vanessa Bauche, Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Miriam Balderas, Dolores Heredia, Alfredo Herrera, Octavio Castro (more)Plots(1)
The movie is a kinetic portrait of the dark life of children who have nothing, Mexico City ‘s street kids. Tort’s directorial debut employed real street children who bring a gritty authenticity to this highly cinematic adaptation of Jesus Gonzales Davila’s play. Orphaned 15 year old Rufino survives doing odd jobs – hauling slabs of meat and drugs across the city. When he steals drug money from the corrupt cop who runs the neighbourhood, he unleashes a maelstrom of violence. (Independent Cinema Office)
(more)Cast
Maya Zapata
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Luis Felipe Tovar
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