Asalto al cine

Asalto al cine

Heist in Mexico City is no child's play.

NR 2011 · 112 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Crime

The story of four teenagers: Negus, Chale, Sapo and Chata. Childhood friends living in public housing in a rundown area of Mexico City, search to trump idleness. They toy with the idea of robbing a movie theatre. Afflicted by their past and present stance, each find the motivation to complete the deed. The adventure pushes them to face their own realities and jeopardizes the only valuable possession: friendship

Directed by Iria Gómez Concheiro · Written by Juan Pablo Gómez

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