Hard Times

– When the troubled son of an NGO worker refuses to take a test and announces that he is not leaving h..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
Malas temporadas
Hard Times (2005) - Also known as Malas temporadas

When the troubled son of an NGO worker refuses to take a test and announces that he is not leaving his room, his concerned mother asks one of her clients, a Cuban exile, for help in setting the boy straight. Gonzalo has decided to drop out of school, and his mother Ana isn't sure how to convince the boy that he's making a crucial mistake. Ana's client Carlos is a Cuban exile who makes his living selling cigars and artwork on the black market. When Carlos learns of Ana's dilemma, he calls on recently released convict Mikel to teach the boy how to play chess. Perhaps is young Gonzalo can master the game, he can learn to start living again. As the lessons get underway, each of these characters learns that in order to truly move on with their lives they much first break free of the bonds that prevent them from being who they really are.

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Hard Times (2005) - Trailer

Release Date:

01 Feb 2005

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Michael Mabbott

Writer:

Michael Mabbott

Main Actors:

Kris Kristofferson, Matt Murphy, Colin Linden, Stephen Bruton

Plot:

A faux documentary about the rise and fall of fictional country singer Guy Terrifico, featuring some legendary real-life performers.

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

ThinkFilm Inc.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%