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Via Park
Via Park

Via Park

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Drama

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Beto is the keeper of a house in Mexico City - empty for several years already - in which he used to work as a domestic help. The solitude of the last ten years, as well the monotony and routine of his job have made him lead a secluded life, which could seem suffocating for most people, whereas for him it provides a safe and stable environment, in contrast to the threatening outside world. He has develop a pathological fear for this world, to the point of limiting his contacts to only two persons: the lady of the house, for whom he has a feeling of deep gratitude and respect that is translated into obedience; and Lupe, a friend, a confident and a lover. Once he learns that the house has been sold, Beto is confronted to the dilemma of gathering the courage to get out and get a life or find a way of remaining in his confinement.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

5.111/10

Release Date

01 March 2008

Country

Mexico

Cast

Nolberto Coria

Nolberto Coria

Beto

Nancy Orozco

Nancy Orozco

Lupe

Tesalia Huerta

Tesalia Huerta

Mrs.

Celina Altamirano

Celina Altamirano

Muchacha 2

Oscar Daniel Cabrera

Oscar Daniel Cabrera

Cliente bar

Erica Castillo

Erica Castillo

Fichera

Liliana Judith Cortés

Liliana Judith Cortés

Fichera

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