What a charming film taking place in a small rural community where eggs are the bartering vehicle.
The storyline follows a young boy, Pablo, who cares deeply for his hen, Pascualina and collects her eggs daily to help his mother pay off a debt. Enroute with a basket full of eggs to pay Don Chucho, Pablo falls and all the eggs are smashed. Don Chucho holds Pascualina hostage until Pablo can replace the promised eggs. Dejected, Pablo comes across a group of kids and is challenged to a spinning top game, which he wins. Unfortunately, his prize -- a carton of eggs -- is withheld, but fortunately, the other kids rally to make up for the lost eggs, each donating two eggs until Pablo has enough to pay Don Chucho and rescue Pascualina.
This is life in a simple village and a simple story of a boy, his hen, and the ups and downs of delivering eggs to pay the piper. It is told in a straightforward way, that brings out the beauty of the village and the interconnectedness of its residents. I commend writer / director Luber Yesid Zuñiga Ordoñez for delivering a beautiful film. The camera work, the audio recording, the editing are all top notch. The cast is quite wonderful and believable. Young Thomas Ramirez Alvarado, who plays Pablo, definitely steals the show. But all of the secondary characters are equally well played.
The film's message is about community and helping each other.
I give this film 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
What a charming film taking place in a small rural community where eggs are the bartering vehicle.
The storyline follows a young boy, Pablo, who cares deeply for his hen, Pascualina and collects her eggs daily to help his mother pay off a debt. Enroute with a basket full of eggs to pay Don Chucho, Pablo falls and all the eggs are smashed. Don Chucho holds Pascualina hostage until Pablo can replace the promised eggs. Dejected, Pablo comes across a group of kids and is challenged to a spinning top game, which he wins. Unfortunately, his prize -- a carton of eggs -- is withheld, but fortunately, the other kids rally to make up for the lost eggs, each donating two eggs until Pablo has enough to pay Don Chucho and rescue Pascualina.
This is life in a simple village and a simple story of a boy, his hen, and the ups and downs of delivering eggs to pay the piper. It is told in a straightforward way, that brings out the beauty of the village and the interconnectedness of its residents. I commend writer / director Luber Yesid Zuñiga Ordoñez for delivering a beautiful film. The camera work, the audio recording, the editing are all top notch. The cast is quite wonderful and believable. Young Thomas Ramirez Alvarado, who plays Pablo, definitely steals the show. But all of the secondary characters are equally well played.
The film's message is about community and helping each other.
I give this film 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
Pablo (10) needs to rescue his friend Pascualina, a laying hen, who ends up kidnapped by the town shopkeeper, after the boy breaks the bucket of eggs he was carrying to pay him a debt owed by his family. The only option is to bet a new bucket in a spinning top duel with Felipe and although the game is in Pablo's favor, Felipe's sister prevents the prize from being awarded, but all the children empathize with Pablo thanks to the fact that they recognize the obstacles that have had when trying to overcome Don Chucho's harsh attitude. Now, it is the union of all the children that allows Pascualina to be rescued. Finally, Pablo learns the importance of teamwork.
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