“There is nothing greater than love... except money.”
Román Aguirre (Sebastián Rubio) is a former Peruvian action film star. He had his best moment between the 70s and 80s, years in which he played his most famous role of all: "The Mole". Years later, a fast-paced life full of addictions has left Román almost forgotten. However, a meeting with Hugo Valcárcel (Pablo Saldarriaga), the most successful filmmaker of the moment, is about to return him to glory.
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Sebastián Rubio
Román Aguirre
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Pablo Saldarriaga
Hugo Valcárcel
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Misterio
Bala perdida
Gianmarco Valle
Ronnie
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Ivonne Valcarcel
Elizabeth
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Extra (as "Fake Sánchez")
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Maurice Cateriano
Marco Llosa
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Gabriel Aliaga
Radio journalist (voice) (uncredited)
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Gabriel Aliaga Director · Fabiana Santa María Composer Marcello Laquale Composer
Budget $2.8K · United States release October 9, 2025 · Produced in Peru
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Budget
$2,800
Production
Nothing Films
Production
Peru
Produced in
Languages
Original title
El Topo
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Peru · July 6, 2024
Premiere · Festival MIRA
United States · October 9, 2025
Premiere · Hollywood ShortsFest
Argentina
April 24, 2025 · Premiere · Festival de Cine El Aura
August 14, 2025 · Digital · Flixxo
Mexico
May 26, 2025 · Premiere · Mirada Corta Short Film Festival
Peru
April 20, 2025 · Premiere · Festival de Cine Comunitario Premios Chaski
July 13, 2025 · Premiere · Corte Final Fest
July 16, 2025 · Premiere · Shortcutz Lima
August 5, 2025 · Digital · Retina Latina
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