Fresh
It's a bit of a shaggy dog story, with threads that go nowhere, but nobody's in a hurry, and it's easy to go along for the ride.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Overview
Patagonia, Argentina. A mechanic who dreams of a different life begins to think big after his adopted puppy Bombón wins first prize at a local dog show.
Director and cast
- Carlos Sorin Director
- Juan Villegas as Juan Villegas
- Walter Donado as Walter Donado
- Rosa Valsecchi as Susana (as Rosa Valsechi)
- Mariela Díaz as Coco's daughter
- Claudina Fazzini as Claudina
- Kita Ca as Claudina's mother
- Carlos Rossi as Bank Manager
- Rolando Zadra as Buselli
- Pascual Condito as Pascual
- Adrián Giampani as Galván
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
83%
Tomatometer
Fresh
[Juan Villegas'] vulnerability is so unforced that you can't help being touched.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Rotten
How do you say 'shaggy-dog story' in Spanish?
Jorge Morales, Village Voice
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