A rom-com where impressing your future father-in-law accidentally funds terrorism. Awkward!
Manuel, a young man with a lot of creativity in search of a better economic position, meets in a fortuitous way with Lucía, daughter of the businessman who can support his project. To be accepted by his possible father-in-law and be able to fulfill his dream of being a successful businessman, Manuel does everything to win over Lucía. Without realizing it, he goes through funny situations in which he finds himself immersed in terrorist actions against the government. Manuel must decide whether to continue with those "commitments" or have a clear conscience according to his principles.
Acting
Guillermo Londoño's escalating panic as everything spirals
Writing
Satirical premise that commits to the bit completely
Director
José Antonio Varela
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Venezuelan cinema in the late Chávez era often used absurdist comedy to critique political polarization without direct censorship.
Director José Antonio Varela primarily worked in television; this remains one of his few feature films.
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