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Anything Else Than Air
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Anything Else Than Air

Mar 12, 2014
1h 26m
★ 6.5

The story of the last Mexican balloon vendors.

Overview

This film explores the consequences of the decisions we take and shows those things which really matter. After leaving his wife and children and promising he would be back, a man lives in a tent at a Mexico City park. There, he earns his living by selling balloons. After 30 years, he needs to fulfill his promise and return home. Will his family accept him back? Is he going to be able to change a life on the streets for the comfort of his home?

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

E Corp Studio
Media-Mac
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

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Cast

Gabriel Nájera

Gabriel Nájera

Maribel Villegas

Maribel Villegas

Gabriel Nájera Villegas

Gabriel Nájera Villegas

Aidee Nájera Villegas

Aidee Nájera Villegas

Sony Nájera Villegas

Sony Nájera Villegas

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