01 Jan 2008
Manjha
Ranka is a street orphan, all of ten years old. He makes manjha used in kite flying for a living, and he has to take care of his three-year-old little sister Chimi, who is somewhat mentally challenged.
I Want to Be
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.
Top Billed Cast
Fernando Pena Cuevas Jorge, as a boy
Chaco Chaco
Mario Zaragoza Juan
Luis Escutia Jorge
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