Upside Down Home
Originally released in 2014. Upside Down Home is a documentary film. directed by Itzel Martínez. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Luis Omar Rodríguez Díaz, Gerardo Ruiz Zerrano, and Santos Pérez Varela
Synopsis
In an unfair country women work day and night far from home while their children learn to survive between loneliness and emptiness. They grow to become teenagers, locked down in one of many low income neighborhoods made up of identical small houses, outlined by overcrowding and scarcity. Their mothers, mostly workers in transnational factories, go in and out in buses that take them to a work place where they carry out twelve hour shifts two hours away from home, while their children muddle through their upbringing in tiny houses of 40 square meters. In spite of everything, they look for a way to move ahead and chase their illusions. This is a story full of youthful aspirations set in a context of difficulties and shortages.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
- FONCA
- POLEN
- CUARTO PROPIO
- Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upside Down Home about?
In an unfair country women work day and night far from home while their children learn to survive between loneliness and emptiness. They grow to become teenagers, locked down in one of many low inc...
Who directed Upside Down Home?
Upside Down Home was directed by Itzel Martínez.
How long is Upside Down Home?
Upside Down Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Upside Down Home released?
Upside Down Home was released on October 18, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Upside Down Home?
The main cast of Upside Down Home includes Luis Omar Rodríguez Díaz, Gerardo Ruiz Zerrano, Santos Pérez Varela, Xóchitl Martínez Santiago, Elizabeth Calderón Rivera.