Movie·2014·1h 26m

Anything Else Than Air

The story of the last Mexican balloon vendors.

Directed By

Carlos Hernández

Country

Mexico

Language

Spanish

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The Story

Original title: De puro aire

This film explores the consequences of the decisions we take and shows those things which really matter. After leaving his wife and children and promising he would be back, a man lives in a tent at a Mexico City park. There, he earns his living by selling balloons. After 30 years, he needs to fulfill his promise and return home. Will his family accept him back? Is he going to be able to change a life on the streets for the comfort of his home?

Written By

Carlos Alvahuante

Producer

Erik Mariñelarena

Cinematography

Oswaldo Toledano Rebollo

Themes

mexico city, mexicofamily reunionfamily conflictalcoholic fatherfather son reunionbroken familyinmigration

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