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Olmo

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1979, New Mexico, USA. Olmo is stuck. Today is his turn to take care of his sick father even though he is only 14-years-old and would much rather be hanging out with his best friend, Miguel. But when he gets invited to a party by his beautiful neighbour, Nina, he will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos. As the night unfolds, he may come to love the very place he's spent so long trying to escape: his home.

Critics Reviews

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Christian Zilko IndieWire Mar 17
B+
Imagine an alternate version of “Napoleon Dynamite” where everyone’s situation was played for sincerity rather than cynical irony and you’ll have a rough idea of the vibes that “Olmo” captures. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter Mar 17
Unfolds with the warm glow of a memory piece but none of the gooey sentimentality. Go to Full Review Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios Jan 20
It’s a beautifully written, superbly acted gem. A feel-good film that enchants for just the right amount of time. Go to Full Review Michael Sicinski In Review Online Sep 15
Much of what Eimbcke has to offer you’ve seen before, although perhaps with less symmetry or precision. Go to Full Review Pete Hammond Deadline Hollywood Daily Mar 17
In these dark times, here is a film that shines a light and becomes urgent, even necessary, by simply providing a window into the humanity of a single family, one in many ways that is universal. Olmo gives us hope and lifts the heart. Go to Full Review Jonathan Holland Screen International Mar 17
Spare, minimalist treatment, compassion and wry, deadpan humour define this story about the tragicomic efforts of the titular teenager to make his way, against all the odds, to a party. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Fernando Eimbcke

Director

Aivan Uttapa

Olmo

Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Nestor

Diego Olmedo

Miguel

Andrea Suarez Paz

Cecilia

Rosa Armendariz

Ana

Movie Info

Synopsis 1979, New Mexico, USA. Olmo is stuck. Today is his turn to take care of his sick father even though he is only 14-years-old and would much rather be hanging out with his best friend, Miguel. But when he gets invited to a party by his beautiful neighbour, Nina, he will do whatever he can to get out of his duties, embarking on a journey of mischief and chaos. As the night unfolds, he may come to love the very place he's spent so long trying to escape: his home.
Director
Fernando Eimbcke
Producer
Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Eréndira Núñez Larios, Michel Franco
Screenwriter
Fernando Eimbcke, Vanesa Garnica
Production Co
Plan B Entertainment
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 24m