The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas movie poster

The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas

"To dream of the american dream is easy, but it is difficult to cross Mexico."

November 9, 2012 1h 55m 7.1/10 (117 votes)

Originally released in 2012. The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas is a drama film. directed by Luis Mandoki.

Starring Greisy Mena, Joaquín Cosío, and Fernando Moreno

Synopsis

In the Mexican-Guatemalan border, young teenage lovers, Sabina and Jovany, both Hondurans, accidentally meet again after some years without seeing each other. She plans to get to the United States and dreams about being a great singer; he commits all the required atrocities to be accepted by the gang: la Mara Salvatrucha. Sabina and Jovany crashed with the most adverse conditions at the border like white slavery, the Mexican and American migratory agents Burrona and Patrick, the brothel matron Doña Lita, Don Nico the Mexican Consul in Tecún Umán, the drug trafficking networks, the army and la Mara Salvatrucha.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 9, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (117 votes)
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Budget $4.6M Production budget
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Box Office $2.4M 0.5x return
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Mexico Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
$4,620,000
Revenue
$2,395,000

Production Companies

  • Churchill Toledo
  • Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas about?

In the Mexican-Guatemalan border, young teenage lovers, Sabina and Jovany, both Hondurans, accidentally meet again after some years without seeing each other. She plans to get to the United States ...

Who directed The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?

The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas was directed by Luis Mandoki.

How long is The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?

The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas released?

The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas was released on November 9, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?

The main cast of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas includes Greisy Mena, Joaquín Cosío, Fernando Moreno, Angelina Peláez, Tenoch Huerta Mejía.

Is The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas worth watching?

The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.