Hard Times
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Malas temporadas
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2005-11-18
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Rating: 5.5/10 (12 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Iberrota Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0726
- Languages: Spanish
Cast & Crew
Javier Cámara
as Mikel
Nathalie Poza
as Ana
Eman Xor Oña
as Carlos
Leonor Watling
as Laura
Gonzalo Pedrosa
as Gonzalo
Yolanda Serrano
as Profesora
Xosé Manuel Esperante
as Chico 1
Mikel Tello
as Ramón
Fernando Echevarría
as Fabré
Pere Arquillué
as Pascual
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hard Times?▼
Hard Times is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2005-11-18.
Who are the main actors in Hard Times?▼
The main cast includes Javier Cámara, Nathalie Poza, Eman Xor Oña, Leonor Watling, Gonzalo Pedrosa, .
Where can I watch Hard Times online?▼
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Is Hard Times based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Hard Times?▼
Hard Times has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 based on 12 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Hard Times?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Hard Times?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Iberrota Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Hard Times filmed?▼
Hard Times was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Hard Times?▼
The total runtime of Hard Times is 115 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Hard Times?▼
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