Lidia is a responsible and dedicated maid for a hugely wealthy, elderly Tijuana matron who loves only her pet whippet. Rafael is a quiet and dignified janitor who buys a new pair of shoes to celebrate his imminent retirement from the large corporate facility where he's worked for 30 years. When Lidia's boss dies, leaving everything to her dog, and Rafael's plans get derailed, they both turn to criminal subterfuge to get what their harsh lot in life has denied them.
Directed by José Luis Valle
worker
politics
society
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Cast
Adolfo Madera
Emilio
Giancarlo Ruiz
Gerente
Morgana Giovannetti
Princesa
Paco Mufote
Conductor Noticiero
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
Jacob Vargas
4.6★ · 01/16/23
Interesante propuesta con un guion flojo, pero me entretuvo todo el rato.
La historia del perro está muy cagada
Interesante propuesta con un guion flojo, pero me entretuvo todo el rato.
La historia del perro está muy cagada
28khz
7.0★ · 03/25/20
A sparse slice of life traversing thru the lives of Lidia & Rafa. Detailing the mundane yet absurdist reality that essential workers face everyday under the empty promises of capitalistic governments, discrimination carried over from old world imperialism & oblivious affluent overseers. I enjoyed the minimal sound design and the almost voyeuristic nature of all the shots and pacing. From my perspective I want to feel passionately angry & upset for the characters and I do but their methodical work ethic, patience & perseverance through the film keeps tensions low and light.
Quotes favoritos:
“Yo quiero mucho la Princesa ... pero hay que matarla.” - Lidia
“¿Como pueden saber si le gusta la música de banda se nunca la a escuchado?” - Serverino
A sparse slice of life traversing thru the lives of Lidia & Rafa. Detailing the mundane yet absurdist reality that essential workers face everyday under the empty promises of capitalistic governments, discrimination carried over from old world imperialism & oblivious affluent overseers. I enjoyed the minimal sound design and the almost voyeuristic nature of all the shots and pacing. From my perspective I want to feel passionately angry & upset for the characters and I do but their methodical work ethic, patience & perseverance through the film keeps tensions low and light.
Quotes favoritos:
“Yo quiero mucho la Princesa ... pero hay que matarla.” - Lidia
“¿Como pueden saber si le gusta la música de banda se nunca la a escuchado?” - Serverino
