31 Minutos, la película

An attempt by the Blonde Buffalo to escape from the remote island is thwarted by Cachirula and her assistant Wool Star. Cachirula, feeling isolated because the other animals despise her, grapples with her own insecurity. The scene establishes the exploitative power dynamic that dominates the island zoo.

Cachirula meets the smuggler Tio Pelado, who promises to deliver the last Juanin, the most valuable animal on Earth. The alliance hints at a planned heist rather than a mere seizure. This sets the stage for the central conflict.

On mainland Chile, the 31 Minutos program opens with a live celebration, only for a prank to unfold. Tio Pelado repaints Tulio's portrait to show him sitting on a toilet, humiliating the anchor on air. The moment triggers Juanin's firing and seeds distrust within the crew.

Juanin is lured to the docks to salvage the situation, but the team soon proves his innocence to the audience. Despite the revelation, his captor's grip tightens and rescue becomes urgent. The incident marks the first failed rescue attempt.

Tulio Triviño rallies the cast to rescue Juanin, steering a private yacht into a perilous pursuit. The crew faces treachery, storms, and the fear of losing their friend. The plan embodies the bold shift from broadcast work to direct action.

During the voyage, a broadcast confirms Cachirula has Juanin captive. The message raises the stakes and mobilizes more of the cast to act. The rescue operation expands from individuals to a coordinated, island wide effort.

Meanwhile at Cachirula's zoo, Juanin is manipulated into believing his friends no longer care about him. Cachirula eliminates Tio Pelado, removing the last witness to her schemes. The emotional betrayal deepens Juanin's resolve to resist.

A violent storm throws Bodoque overboard, and the boat is swallowed by a whale, turning the voyage into a surreal odyssey. Inside the whale, they unexpectedly find Tio Pelado, adding a bizarre twist to their predicament. Exiting the whale marks a turning point toward Cachirula's island.

After escaping the whale, the crew lands on Cachirula's island. Juan Carlos Bodoque is briefly captured by a Huachimingo tribe and nearly killed, but he is freed after proving his identity. The encounter adds new allies and new perils.

Guided by Tio Pelado, Tulio reaches Cachirula's castle and attempts to apologize to Juanin, but the effort fails to win him back. The moment underscores the collapse of trust within the team. The crew steels themselves for the upcoming assault.

On the next day, Juan Carlos returns with the Huachimingos to the beach and reunites with the rest of the crew. The renewed alliance strengthens their resistance against Cachirula's regime. The mood shifts from despair to determination.

Juanín discovers that the Blonde Buffalo was beheaded for rejecting Cachirula, confirming the villain's cruelty. The revelation convinces the crew that they cannot negotiate with her. They vow to act to free all captives.

The crew declares war and a battle erupts between the news team aided by rescued animals and Cachirula's army of dolls. Tulio, the Huachimingo and Juan Carlos infiltrate the castle to save Juanin and free the others. Cachirula recaptures Juanin and hurls him off a cliff, intensifying the crisis.

Tulio leaps to save Juanin, and they are saved by the whale that previously swallowed their boat. The drastic rescue marks a climactic moment that enables a retreat from the island. The survival fuels the final push against Cachirula.

Cachirula and Wool Star flee in a hovercraft, but the vehicle malfunctions and explodes, ending their pursuit. In the aftermath, the crew and animals celebrate their victory with a party. Juan Carlos contemplates staying with the Huachimingos but learns their spots are tattoos, prompting a final change of heart.