Chicuarotes

A grim, gritty plunge into desperate teenage lives where hope curdles into violence and every escape attempt tightens the trap.

Directed by

Gael García Bernal

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Benny Emmanuel, Gabriel Carbajal, Leidi Gutiérrez

Overview

Cagalera and Moloteco are two teenagers from San Gregorio Atlapulco who are desperate to get out and move up and away from oppressive circumstances. When they hear of an opportunity to buy a spot in the electrician’s union, which could transform their lives, they quickly devolve into the criminal, adult underworld of Mexico City in a bid to buy their freedom.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, betrayal, survival, class

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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