Year: 2005
Runtime: 94 min
Language: Spanish
Director: Alejandro Lozano
Following the unexpected death of his estranged father, Rubén finds himself embroiled in a chaotic situation when a valuable mask is stolen. This event triggers a thrilling quest to recover the artifact, forcing him to unravel hidden family secrets and confront a series of unexpected challenges. The journey is filled with action, adventure, and a darkly comedic tone.
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As Jaque, still recovering from the brutal beating he endured after his secret encounter with Oscar Cabos’ daughter, finds himself in an unexpected predicament, fate steps in with a startling twist. The notorious businessman, Cabos, inadvertently stumbles and loses consciousness, thereby presenting Jaque with a rare chance to seek vengeance. Recognizing this golden opportunity, Jaque recruits the assistance of his loyal friend Mudo.
When they make their way back to Cabos’ office, they stumble upon a shocking surprise: a familiar face from their childhood now disguised as the company’s janitor. This old friend, having suffered betrayal at the hands of Cabos in the past, sees this moment as the perfect chance for retribution. He proceeds to snatch up Cabos’ valuable belongings and dons his clothes, effectively transforming into the boss.
Upon discovering Cabos in a vulnerable state, Jaque and Mudo make the swift decision to drag him to the bathroom, granting them a moment to strategize their next steps. Meanwhile, the janitor-turned-Cabos makes his escape from the building, only to be intercepted by two scheming kidnappers who mistake him for the real Cabos. In a shocking turn of events, it becomes apparent that one of the kidnappers is the janitor’s own son, driven by a desire for vengeance against his father.
Inside the bathroom, Jaque and Mudo come to a collective agreement: they must abscond with Cabos and plot their next move. The duo hastily absconds with Cabos in tow, eventually encountering the kidnappers at a streetlight, both aware that they have an unconscious man stashed in their respective vehicle trunks, escalating the tension between them. In a desperate bid to maintain composure, they exchange strained smiles before parting ways.
As Jaque and Mudo navigate through the streets, they come across a disgruntled bus driver who rudely cuts them off. This small act of disrespect ignites a fierce confrontation, with Jaque hurling the insult “cross-eyed” at the driver. This remark hits a nerve, provoking the driver who is reminded of past rejections stemming from his looks. Enraged, the bus driver retaliates by deliberately ramming Jaque’s car and then speeding off, resulting in their trunk getting jammed and leaving Cabos trapped inside.
With Mudo in a dire situation, he turns to his old buddy Ruben “Mascarita” (who despises this nickname) and his eccentric partner Tony the Cannibal—a small giant known for his peculiar appetite. They brainstorm a plan to dispose of Cabos’ body by discreetly moving it to his own residence, where a wild party is currently underway. They intend to make it look like Cabos has simply drunk too much and passed out. With their seemingly foolproof scheme in place, the trio toasts to its anticipated success.
However, just as they prepare to execute their plan, chaos erupts at the bar where they have been plotting. Mascarita finds himself in a brawl with several adversaries, while Tony effortlessly tackles another group. Amidst the disorder, Jaque and Mudo make their escape, leaving Tony behind to handle the chaos.
Meanwhile, the kidnappers arrive at an unsuspecting young woman’s house and bind her, still believing they have captured Cabos. They attempt to reach Cabos’ wife, demanding a ransom for his return but due to interruptions, she misinterprets their conversations as excuses for her husband’s absence from the party she is hosting.
Exhausted from the earlier brawl, Mascarita, Mudo, and Jaque make their way to Jaque’s apartment to change before heading to the party. While Jaque picks out an outfit, his friends become increasingly irked by the incessant squawking of a neighbor’s bird. They decide to confront the neighbor about the noise. As they knock on the door, they receive no answer and are about to leave when Jaque’s girlfriend arrives, her face a mask of anger and betrayal. She berates Jaque for standing her up and failing to take her to her father’s gathering.
In a fit of fury, she commandeers Jaque’s car, oblivious to the fact that Cabos’ unconscious body is concealed inside. Moments later, Mudo and Mascarita are caught off guard when their quirky neighbor finally responds, glaring at them with intense zeal and brandishing two guns. He warns them about disturbing his beloved bird, emphasizing its importance in his life.
Jaque quickly intervenes, urging the two to back away and leave before things escalate further. In a shocking twist, Jaque’s girlfriend becomes entangled with the very kidnappers, who manipulate her into leading them to Cabos’ grand party after disguising themselves as her friends. As the night progresses, a series of unforeseen incidents unfold, leading to the accidental removal of Cabos’ companion from the festivities, leaving Cabos stuck at Jaque’s place.
Ultimately, Cabos returns home, only to discover his wife in a compromising situation with Tony. Seething with rage over her betrayal, Cabos sets out to confront him but instead finds Jaque lying motionless in the yard. Fueled by an uncontrollable fury, Cabos seizes a golf club and begins a devastating onslaught on his unsuspecting friend.
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