El Chata (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · More mins · Spanish

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Directed by

Gustavo Ramos Perales

Starring

Carlos Miranda, Alexon Duprey, Modesto Lacen, Eyra Agüero Joubert, Camila Monclova, Mariana Monclova

After eight years in prison, Samuel returns to his old neighborhood, forcing him to confront unexpected circumstances and re-evaluate his passion for boxing. Much has changed; his former coach, Joe, is now training a promising new fighter named Víctor. To earn a chance at redemption in the ring and support his family, Samuel reluctantly agrees to become Víctor's sparring partner, a "chata." This is a story about individuals facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles and predetermined struggles.