# Rudo & Cursi (2008)

> Two gifted half-brothers leave a struggling banana plantation for Mexican professional football, only to find that gambling, romance, music, and rivalry can undo their shared dream.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2743

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Carlos Cuarón
- Cast: Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Guillermo Francella, Dolores Heredia, Adriana Paz, Jessica Mas, Salvador Zerboni, Tania Esmeralda Aguilar
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405393/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, earthy, warm, casual movie night, sports movie marathon

## Synopsis

Two brothers chase their dreams on the soccer field, but their passions lead them astray.

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