This is a wonderful film about the "little" lives of "little" people, whose stories (briefly) interwind.
Now, it may be about "little" people, but they all HAVE a life and things for us to see and even relate to (unlike many other similar movies). Furthermore, most of the actors are amateur locals and they all shine.
Mr. Justo is a retired man who suddenly decides to "escape" from home in search of a long-lost dog.
María is a very simple and shy housewife who has won a spot on a TV games show. It's very interesting to see how she reacts to being in a (quite small!) TV program, and how the other participants and staff behave in contrast to her.
Roberto is a traveling salesman, a somewhat obsessive character who wants to make (and actually goes to great lengths in order to produce) the perfect gift for the son of a widow (one of his clients) he has become love-struck with. This is by far the most lovable character, he's charming, funny, somewhat clumsy and superbly acted by Javier Lombardo (the only professional actor featured.) We will also meet several minor characters (most prominently a molecular biologist who has hit the road in search for her future) who are not developed but deliciously fill their small places.
This all happens in the routes and small towns throughout the Patagonia region, against the backdrop of its deserts.
All in all, an amazing film, with some great stories that slowly unwind but quickly become more than was anticipated.
Now, it may be about "little" people, but they all HAVE a life and things for us to see and even relate to (unlike many other similar movies). Furthermore, most of the actors are amateur locals and they all shine.
Mr. Justo is a retired man who suddenly decides to "escape" from home in search of a long-lost dog.
María is a very simple and shy housewife who has won a spot on a TV games show. It's very interesting to see how she reacts to being in a (quite small!) TV program, and how the other participants and staff behave in contrast to her.
Roberto is a traveling salesman, a somewhat obsessive character who wants to make (and actually goes to great lengths in order to produce) the perfect gift for the son of a widow (one of his clients) he has become love-struck with. This is by far the most lovable character, he's charming, funny, somewhat clumsy and superbly acted by Javier Lombardo (the only professional actor featured.) We will also meet several minor characters (most prominently a molecular biologist who has hit the road in search for her future) who are not developed but deliciously fill their small places.
This all happens in the routes and small towns throughout the Patagonia region, against the backdrop of its deserts.
All in all, an amazing film, with some great stories that slowly unwind but quickly become more than was anticipated.