Abel
When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch
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Christopher Ruiz-Esparza
Abel
No other roles listed
Carlos Aragon
Fili
José María Yázpik
Anselmo
Known for
Narcos: Mexico
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
Karina Gidi
Cecilia
Known for
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
An Unknown Enemy
Carlos Aragón
Dr. Monárrez
Known for
Imperio De Mentiras
Sr. Avila
Gerardo Ruiz-Esparza
Paúl
No other roles listed
Geraldine Alejandra
Selene
Gabino Rodríguez
Clemente
Known for
Sin Nombre
Nadie te ve: La niña en la piedra
Lucero Trejo
Esperancita
Known for
Harina
While the Wolf's Away
María Elena Cervantes
Cocinera
Also in
Unlimited...
Marcela Ruiz Esparza
Maestra
Also in
HIM: Beyond the Light
Beyond The Mountain
Úrsula Pruneda
Dr. Islas
Known for
El secreto de Selena
María Félix La Doña
Diego Luna Director · Augusto Mendoza Writer Alejandro Castaños Composer
Budget $1M · First release May 28, 2010 · Produced in Mexico, United States
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Budget
$1,000,000
Production
Canana
Production
Mr. Mudd
Production
FIDECINE
Production
Canana Films
Production
Mexico · United States
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Languages
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · May 28, 2010
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
January 12, 2011 · Theatrical
Netherlands
February 24, 2011 · Theatrical
Spain
October 1, 2010 · Theatrical
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