Movie: I Want to Be

Top 5 Billed Cast

Emilio Pérez
Emilio Pérez

Juan, as a boy

Fernando Pena Cuevas
Fernando Pena Cuevas

Jorge, as a boy

Chaco
Chaco

Chaco

Mario Zaragoza
Mario Zaragoza

Juan

Luis Escutia
Luis Escutia

Jorge

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    The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.

  • Release Date

    2000-06-24

  • Average

    7.8

  • Rating:

    3.9 starts
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    Español
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