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4.8/10   1,056 votes
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Writer:
Kyzza Terrazas (writer)
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Release Date:
30 May 2008 (Mexico) more
Genre:
Drama
Plot:
Two different social classes get together at a family gathering in Mexico. Based on the TV project "Ruta 32". | add synopsis
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DEFICIT: An interesting observation of the class system in Mexico, through a 20 somethings' eyes. more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Untitled Gael García Bernal Project (Mexico) (working title)
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Runtime:
Canada:79 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
Country:
Mexico
Language:
Spanish
Color:
Color
Certification:
Canada:14A | Japan:PG-12
Company:
Canana Films more

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Referenced in "At the Movies: (2008-11-26)" (2008) more

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17 out of 167 people found the following comment useful:-
DEFICIT: An interesting observation of the class system in Mexico, through a 20 somethings' eyes., 8 November 2007
7/10
Author: laurenasmus from San Francisco, CA

I think this film was a great 'fly on the wall' experience. It was like the Mexican version of 'KIDS', only not as explicit and depressing.

They basically showed what was going on in a young Mexican man's life through a party at his house. But here is the point. The lead character, Cristobal, is upper class and it focused on his interactions with a childhood friend, who is also his family's grounds-keeper/ servant. How often do we see this side of Mexican daily life? This movie evoked more sympathy for the struggle required for a Mexican in his homeland AND abroad.

The filmmakers made this movie and put Gael in the drivers seat to show a Mexico that we have never experienced in a film. It takes us from ignorance to appreciation. You see this very trendy/hot-now actor in, what is perhaps, his real environment. Although I am not sure he is that racist, I feel that putting us in his shoes for a bit really makes us take a step back and think twice before judging a huge part of our population that is really making a positive impact here in America.

The motive behind making this movie was to show what goes on in Mexico, where they come from. I am a Programmer for a Film Festival, and I have had to watch some really horrible stuff. For me, this was a breath of fresh air. More of a learning experience.

Thanks, L

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