My Backyard Was A Mountain
Genres
Overview
Told as the memory of an aging gentleman, this is the story of Adan, a Puerto Rican boy who has one day to find a home for his pet goat, Chivo, before his family relocates to New York City in the late 1950s. While searching for a new owner for Chivo, Adan discovers the promise of first love with his childhood friend, Denise, whom he will also have to leave behind.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
24 min
Release Date
2005-10-23
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6.7
Leily Sanchez
Denise
Johnny Ray Rodríguez
Pablo
Ada Luz Pla
Lilliam
Daniel Lugo
The Gentleman
Enrique Renaldo
Francisco
Sheila Korsi
Tiaca
Marlon Correa
Pepe
Tayna Rivera
Chica
Sarah Nanko
Neggy
Lucky
Chivo
Janey
Chivo
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