
Because we need a hero
Juan Pérez is an ordinary Chilean; one who goes through his monotonous life unnoticed, surviving debts, his crushing work, minimum wage, and loneliness. Until one day, out of luck, he prevents a robbery and is given hero status by the media. This lasts 24 hours. Forced to return to his routine, Juan falls into a spiral of excess and madness, and ends up the opposite of the hero he wanted to be.
Status
Release Date
February 23, 2017
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
(3 votes)
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Overview
Juan Pérez is an ordinary Chilean; one who goes through his monotonous life unnoticed, surviving debts, his crushing work, minimum wage, and loneliness. Until one day, out of luck, he prevents a robbery and is given hero status by the media. This lasts 24 hours. Forced to return to his routine, Juan falls into a spiral of excess and madness, and ends up the opposite of the hero he wanted to be.