Hard Times (Malas temporadas) 19 years old
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.
Credits
Hard Times Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Leonor Watling She was 30, now 49 years old | as Laura |
| Nathalie Poza She was 33, now 52 years old | as Ana |
| Javier Cámara He was 38, now 58 years old | as Mikel |
| Pere Arquillué | as Pascual |
| Yolanda Serrano | as Profesora |
| Eman Xor Oña | as Carlos |
| Xosé Manuel Esperante He was 29, now 49 years old | as Chico 1 |
| Fernando Echevarría He was 76, now 96 years old | as Fabré |
| Gonzalo Pedrosa He was 11, now 31 years old | as Gonzalo |
| Mikel Tello He was 36, now 55 years old | as Ramón |
Hard Times Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Eva Leira as Casting. | Production |
| Mara Collazo as Hairstylist. | Costume & Make-Up |
| Víctor Molero as Production Design. | Art |
| Víctor Molero as Art Direction. | Art |
| Manuel Martín Cuenca as Director. He was 40 (now 60) years old | Directing |
| Manuel Martín Cuenca as Writer. He was 40 (now 60) years old | Writing |
| Josune Lasa as Costume Design. | Costume & Make-Up |
| David Carretero as Director of Photography. | Camera |
Hard Times (19 years)
- Release day: Friday, November 18, 2005
- Runtime: 115 minutes