# The Pope's Toilet (2007)

> A struggling bicycle smuggler bets his family's future on a pay toilet for pilgrims awaiting a historic papal visit.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4000

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: César Charlone, Enrique Fernández
- Cast: César Troncoso, Virginia Méndez, Virginia Ruiz, Mario Silva, Jose Arce, Henry De Leon, Rosario Dos Santos, Nelson Lence
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482901/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, bittersweet, quiet weekend viewing, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A humorous yet poignant tale of ambition and community spirit in a small village.

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