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Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)
Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)

Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)

"One night of excess, a chance at fame, and a life on the brink of collapse."

Genres

Drama

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Ricky, a 30-year-old police officer, rents a hotel suite beyond his means because he is celebrating a role he will play in a big Hollywood movie. He decides to spend money on alcohol and food while spending the entire night recording Instagram Live videos for his "fans," showing them the room and talking about what he will be doing in the movie. The night slowly unravels as various people call him, some to congratulate him, others to reprimand him for his negligent behavior.

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Budget

$4000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

17 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

18 October 2024

Country

Puerto Rico

Cast

Pedro de León

Pedro de León

Ricky 'El Taíno All-Star'

René Monclova

René Monclova

Minos

Aris Mejias

Aris Mejias

Clara

Teófilo Torres

Teófilo Torres

EL Director

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