Abel

When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch

Cast

Christopher Ruiz-Esparza

as Abel

José María Yázpik

as Anselmo

Karina Gidi

as Cecilia

Carlos Aragón

as Dr. Monárrez

Gerardo Ruiz-Esparza

as Paúl

Geraldine Alejandra

as Selene

Gabino Rodríguez

as Clemente

Lucero Trejo

as Esperancita

María Elena Cervantes

as Cocinera

Marcela Ruiz Esparza

as Maestra

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