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Nine-year-old Hugo lives in Mexico City. Hugo is tormented by the physical and verbal abuse inflicted on him and his mother by his father. Hugo intends to take revenge, and his mother comes to realize what her son may be capable of doing. 


Country: México
Direction: Curiel de Icaza; Álvaro
Cast:Bauche; Vanessa, Soto; Maxx Gael, Palacio; Rodolfo
Participation year at FICM: 2014

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