The Hamsters

The Hamsters

71 mins | Comedy | March 10, 2014

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.

The Hamsters

71 mins | Comedy | March 10, 2014

The Hamsters
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.
Producers Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Original title Los hámsters
Directors Gilberto González Penilla
Writers Carlos Rodríguez, Gilberto González Penilla

Cast

Monserrat Minor

as Jessica

Hoze Meléndez

as Juan

Gisela Madrigal

as Beatriz

Ángel Norzagaray

as Rodolofo