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My Universe in Lowercase

My Universe in Lowercase

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Director Hatuey Viveros' beautiful film unfolds as a fascinating exploration of contemporary life in Mexico, searching to understand today's world, while portraying a younger generation who lack an understanding of their past. And as we journey with Aina on her own discovery, it becomes clear that the process of her search is just as important as the results.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

08 November 2013

Country

Mexico

Cast

Aida Folch

Aida Folch

Aina

Harold Torres

Harold Torres

Miguel

Diana Bracho

Diana Bracho

Josefina

Tara Parra

Tara Parra

Elba

Sonia Couoh

Sonia Couoh

Karina

Moisés Arizmendi

Moisés Arizmendi

Empleado Banco

Eugenia de la O

Eugenia de la O

Gloria

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