Radical

Oct 19, 2023

2h 6m

★ 8.4

Think for yourself.

Overview

In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries an unorthodox new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential... and perhaps even their genius.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

3Pas Studios

Epic

The Lift

ViX

Radical Trailers

Cast

Sergio

Eugenio Derbez

Chucho

Daniel Haddad

Paloma

Jennifer Trejo

Lupe

Mia Fernanda Solis

Nico

Danilo Guardiola Escobar

Papa Paloma

Gilberto Barraza

Chepe

Víctor Estrada

Enrique

Manuel Márquez

Jaime

Christian Gonzalez

Maria

Xochiquetzal Martínez

Beto

Edmundo Munoz

Administrator

Enoc Leaño

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