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My Backyard Was A Mountain
My Backyard Was A Mountain
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  2. My Backyard Was A Mountain

My Backyard Was A Mountain

2005
24m
Drama
Family

Status

Released

Release

2005

Runtime

24m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
24m
Oct 23, 2005
Languages
Spanish
Director
Adam Schlachter
Adam Schlachter
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Leily Sanchez

Denise

Johnny Ray Rodríguez

Johnny Ray Rodríguez

Pablo

Ada Luz Pla

Lilliam

Daniel Lugo

Daniel Lugo

The Gentleman

Enrique Renaldo

Francisco

Sheila Korsi

Tiaca

Marlon Correa

Pepe

Tayna Rivera

Chica

Lucky

Chivo

Janey

Chivo

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