Ruben, a street vendor, and Lila, a domestic worker, are a poor Montevidean couple. One day, during the carnival season, they win the lottery, and start believing in the possibility of living with dignity.
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Cast
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Eduardo Méndez
Rubén
Also in
Fan
Rosana Giménez
Lila
No other roles listed
Cecilia Patrón
La patrona
Also in
The Moneychanger
Martín Antía
El patrón
No other roles listed
Jean Georges Almendras
Reportero callejero
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Jorge Saavedra
Reportero radial
Maricel Álvarez
Vecina que busca piojos
Known for
Biutiful
The Man of Your Dreams
Judy Carrizo Gimenez
Niña
No other roles listed
Sebastián Álvarez
Tamborilero
Waldemar Álvarez
Tamborilero
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Gustavo Álvarez
Tamborilero
Also in
Crudos
Julio Silva
Tamborilero
Gabriela Guillermo Director · Diana Quiroga Cinematographer Fernando Epstein Editor
First release November 5, 1999 · Produced in France, Uruguay
Production
France · Uruguay
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Languages
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Uruguay · November 5, 1999
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No release date listed for United States.
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