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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic rating 7

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Critic Anna Smith
rated 8

...a charming, comical portrait of a deluded man-child...

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

It's an intriguing film...

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Diego Luna
Director
Diego Luna
Writer
Gabino Rodríguez
As Clemente
Karina Gidi
As Cecilia

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Abel is a young boy who has been institutionalized for his behavior, but when his mother brings him home, he becomes an unconventional paternal figure to his family. As he struggles to find his place, he unexpectedly rediscovers his voice and takes charge, bringing hope and humor to those around him. But when his father suddenly returns, Abel's newfound role is threatened, forcing him to confront his family's complex past and find a way to heal old wounds.

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