The Erection of Toribio Bardelli

After the loss of their mother, a dysfunctional family is pressed to re-examine their lives. As father and children come to terms with their own existence, this journey turns into a tender and subtle meditation on grief.

Cast

Gustavo Bueno

as Toribio Bardelli

Gisela Ponce de León

as Sara Bardelli

Rodrigo Sánchez-Patiño

as Silvestre Bardelli

Lucélia Santos

as Celestine

Michele Abascal

as Luz Bardelli

Coco Chiarella

as Elderly Friend

Lizet Chavez

as Malaga

Beto Benitez

as Ruben

Liliana Albornoz

as Prostitute

Milena Alva

as Pharmacist

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