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Release, runtime and language
2006 · 93 mins · Spanish
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Directed by
Jaime Vallés, Tony Vallés
Starring
Marian Pabón, Albert Rodríguez, Maribel Alonso, Tino García, Ricardo Arias, Marisa Gómez

In this high‑school comedy, Emilio, a typical teen who’s mysteriously sent to the principal’s office every other week, falls for the popular Jacklynne. To win her attention he throws his hat in the ring for Student Council President, only to learn that Jacklynne herself has entered the race, turning his campaign into a personal showdown.

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  3. 3 Is it worth watching?
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In the bustling hallways of a typical high school, Emilio navigates the unpredictable currents of teenage life with a peculiar distinction—he's on a first-name basis with the principal's office. Every other week, like clockwork, he finds himself summoned for reasons that remain as mysterious as they are routine. It's just one of those inexplicable aspects of his otherwise ordinary existence, one he's learned to accept as part of his daily rhythm.

But there's nothing routine about Jacklynne, the school's undisputed queen of popularity. She moves through campus with an effortless charm that captures attention wherever she goes, and Emilio is no exception. When feelings become impossible to ignore, he latches onto a seemingly brilliant idea: running for Student Council President. In his mind, the position would finally give him the visibility and status needed to catch her eye.

The universe, however, has a sense of humor. No sooner does Emilio announce his candidacy than he discovers Jacklynne has entered the race herself. What began as a romantic gesture transforms into an unexpected showdown, with the school's political stage suddenly becoming the backdrop for something far more personal. Campaign fever begins to take hold, and Emilio finds himself navigating uncharted territory where the stakes extend far beyond mere votes.

As tensions rise and the student body chooses sides, Emilio must reckon with questions he never anticipated. What does it mean to compete against the person you're trying to win over? And in a world where every action seems calculated for attention, can genuine connection survive the spectacle of high school politics?

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Lighthearted High School Romantic Schemes like in Casi casi

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