Simón

Apr 15, 2023

1h 39m

★ 8.3

Overview

Simón, a Venezuelan freedom fighter exiled in Miami, copes not only with trauma, but also deep guilt over a choice he must make: stay in Miami and start a new life, or return home to the losing fight against a tyrannical regime.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Black Hole Enterprises

Simón Trailers

Cast

Simón

Christian McGaffney

Melissa

Jana Nawartschi

Joaquín

Luis Silva

Chucho

Roberto Jaramillo

Colonel Lugo

Franklin Vírgüez

Helena

Prakriti Maduro

Main Guard

Pedro Pablo Borras

Dr. Moore

Sallie Glaner

Jordan

Conlan Kisilewicz

Papo

Carlos Guerrero

Chloe

Sofia Riba

Pharmacist Helson

Gabriel Bonilla

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