Workers

Workers

A story about dogs, retired people and decades.

2013 · 120 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

Lidia is a responsible and dedicated maid for a hugely wealthy, elderly Tijuana matron who loves only her pet whippet. Rafael is a quiet and dignified janitor who buys a new pair of shoes to celebrate his imminent retirement from the large corporate facility where he's worked for 30 years. When Lidia's boss dies, leaving everything to her dog, and Rafael's plans get derailed, they both turn to criminal subterfuge to get what their harsh lot in life has denied them.

Directed by José Luis Valle · Written by José Luis Valle

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Jesús Padilla Rafael
Susana Salazar Lidia
Barbara Perrin Rivemar Elisa
Sergio Limon Severino
Vera Talaia Patrona
Adolfo Madera Emilio
Giancarlo Ruiz Gerente
Rey Castro Saraí
Francisco Julián Piceno Estrada Chico camioneta 1
Josué Osuna Chico camioneta 2
Darian Ramos García Muffin
Felipe Tútuti Guardaespaldas 1

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