My Backyard Was a Mountain
2005 · Movie · 24 min. · United States
Ten-year-old Adan lives a carefree life in the rural town of Palmarejo, Puerto Rico, in the late 1950's, surrounded by his friends, his caring mother, Lilliam, and his beloved pet goat, Chivo. His father, Pablo, returns home from New York City after a brief absence, bringing good news that he has found employment there and announcing he will be moving the family to the distant city immediately. Although Adan initially thinks the trip will be fun and exciting, he discovers that he cannot take Chivo along with him. With the help of his childhood friend, Denise, Adan embarks on a quest to find a new home for his goat...
Direction Adam Schlachter
Cast Andrew Aguilar · Leily Sanchez · Johnny Ray · Ada Luz Pla · Daniel Lugo · Doralicia Sitnick · Enrique Renaldo · Sheila Korsi · Marlon Correa · Ivan Hernandez · Eli Vargas
Soundtrack Carlos José Alvarez
Screenplay Adam Schlachter
Cinematography Mátyás Erdély
Original title My Backyard Was a Mountain
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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