The Hamsters (2014)
Rodolfo and Beatriz are the parents of teenagers Jessica and Juan. Together they form a perfect dysfunctional family. Rodolfo leaves for work every morning, but actually he’s unemployed. Beatriz, worrying that she is looking older, has a flirtation with her buff gym trainer. Jessica finds herself in a love triangle with her boyfriend and her best friend. And, Juan’s girlfriend has a little surprise for him. This is the life of an ordinary middle-class family in Tijuana. While living under the same roof, they scurry about their days, trying to hide their secrets from one another. A fresh, clever and humorous portrait of a modern family unit.
Director:
Gilberto González Penilla
Writers:
Carlos Rodríguez, Gilberto González Penilla.
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Monserrat Minor as Jessica |
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Hoze Meléndez as Juan |
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Gisela Madrigal as Beatriz |
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Ángel Norzagaray as Rodolofo |
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Montserrat Minor as Jessica |
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Adolfo Madera as Doctor |
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Ariadnalí de la Peña as Recepcionista |
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Kenia Delgadillo as Recepcionista |
| Directing | Gilberto González Penilla | Director |
| Writing | Carlos Rodríguez | Screenplay |
| Writing | Gilberto González Penilla | Screenplay |
| Camera | Juan Pablo Ramírez | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Pablo Fulgueira | Editor |
| Editing | Gilberto González Penilla | Editor |