The Hamsters

Mar 10, 2014

1h 11m

★ 7.0

Overview

Rodolfo and Beatriz are the parents of teenagers Jessica and Juan. Together they form a perfect dysfunctional family. Rodolfo leaves for work every morning, but actually he’s unemployed. Beatriz, worrying that she is looking older, has a flirtation with her buff gym trainer. Jessica finds herself in a love triangle with her boyfriend and her best friend. And, Juan’s girlfriend has a little surprise for him. This is the life of an ordinary middle-class family in Tijuana. While living under the same roof, they scurry about their days, trying to hide their secrets from one another. A fresh, clever and humorous portrait of a modern family unit.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)

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Cast

Jessica

Monserrat Minor

Juan

Hoze Meléndez

Beatriz

Gisela Madrigal

Rodolofo

Ángel Norzagaray

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