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My Backyard Was A Mountain

My Backyard Was A Mountain

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Told as the memory of an aging gentleman, this is the story of Adan, a Puerto Rican boy who has one day to find a home for his pet goat, Chivo, before his family relocates to New York City in the late 1950s. While searching for a new owner for Chivo, Adan discovers the promise of first love with his childhood friend, Denise, whom he will also have to leave behind.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

24 mins

Rating

6.7/10

Release Date

23 October 2005

Country

Cast

Leily Sanchez

Leily Sanchez

Denise

Johnny Ray Rodríguez

Johnny Ray Rodríguez

Pablo

Ada Luz Pla

Ada Luz Pla

Lilliam

Daniel Lugo

Daniel Lugo

The Gentleman

Enrique Renaldo

Enrique Renaldo

Francisco

Sheila Korsi

Sheila Korsi

Tiaca

Marlon Correa

Marlon Correa

Pepe

Tayna Rivera

Tayna Rivera

Chica

Sarah Nanko

Sarah Nanko

Neggy

Lucky

Lucky

Chivo

Janey

Janey

Chivo

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