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When capitalism becomes a family blood sport, who's really getting liquidated?
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Difficult Days (1988)

Sweaty desperationBoardroom backstabbing80s Mexican noir

Overview

DramaCrime

Two shareholder brothers close several factories due to economic problems, except for their chemical plants.

Flag of MXMXSpanish
Content warning
mexico
Corporate greed vs. worker dignityFamily dynasty collapseEconomic violenceMoral bankruptcy

Standout Aspects

Acting

Alejandro Parodi's quietly monstrous patriarch performance.

Direction

Pelayo's claustrophobic framing traps you with these ghouls.

Best for:Solo: Contemplate late-stage capitalism alone with wine and rage.·Rewatch: Catch every shady business deal on second viewing.
Alejandro Pelayo

Director

Alejandro Pelayo

ReleasedJul 7, 1988
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Cooperativa José Revueltas

Top Cast

Alejandro Parodi

Alejandro Parodi

Edmundo Castelar

Blanca Guerra

Blanca Guerra

Luisa Castelar

Fernando Balzaretti

Fernando Balzaretti

Ricardo Castelar

Luis Manuel Pelayo

Luis Manuel Pelayo

Ezequiel Rodríguez

Beatriz Aguirre

Beatriz Aguirre

Doña Amalia Castelar

Aarón Hernán

Aarón Hernán

Lic. Paniagua

Guillermo Gil

Guillermo Gil

Ignacio Cruz, secuestrador

Juan Carlos Colombo

Juan Carlos Colombo

Lic. Ramos

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Jorge Martínez de Hoyos

Senador Domínguez

Salvador Sánchez

Salvador Sánchez

Diputado Gabriel Aguirre

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released during Mexico's 'Lost Decade,' the film weaponizes neoliberal crisis as family tragedy.

Trivia

Director Pelayo cast his own father Luis Manuel as the union-busting attorney—dinner must've been tense.

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