Nobody

Nobody

Year: 2017

Runtime: 52 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Miguel Coyula

Documentary

Rafael Alcides, a Cuban writer unable to publish his novels, recounts their stories while struggling with failing eyesight and hearing. He attempts to complete his unpublished works, only to find the homemade ink used in his typewriter has faded over decades. The Cuban Revolution is portrayed as a complex tale of love and eventual disillusionment, seen through the perspective of a man living in self-imposed exile and grappling with the passage of time and lost dreams.

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Timeline & Setting – Nobody (2017)

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Time period

Contemporary

The story unfolds in the present day, blending suburban family life with brutal, modern crime. It follows Hutch's attempt to leave his violent 'Nobody' past behind while his family dynamics are tested by escalating threats. The setting reflects current-day technology and social dynamics as danger invades a seemingly ordinary vacation.

Location

Plummerville, Amusement Park, Lodge, Warehouse, Hangar

Plummerville serves as the film's backdrop, a quiet town with a nostalgic amusement park that hides a dangerous bootlegging operation. The park becomes the focal point where a family trip collides with crime and violence. Other key locations include an old lodge nearby, a warehouse hideout, and a hangar used for confrontations and operations.

🎡 Amusement park 🏙️ Small town 🚧 Bootlegging route

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Main Characters – Nobody (2017)

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Hutch Mansell

A former quiet man turned violent vigilante, Hutch struggles with the shadow of his 'Nobody' past. He tries to de-escalate danger for his family, but past debts and new threats pull him back into conflict. His protective instinct clashes with his capacity for brutal violence, driving him to defend his family at great personal cost.

💔 Family loyalty 🗡️ Violent past 🛡️ Protector

Becca Mansell

Hutch's wife, emotionally steadfast and perceptive. She rejects the idea of leaving Hutch to protect the family but makes it clear that she won't abandon them. She actively participates in protecting the family, even tranquilizing the antagonist at a critical moment.

💪 Loyal partner 🧭 Resolve 🧠 Courage

Wyatt

A local ally and father figure who shares a tense but ultimately loyal bond with Hutch. He navigates a dangerous bootlegging route and helps organize the family's defense when Lendina's forces close in. His reconciliation with Hutch marks a turning point for the family’s stand against crime.

🤝 Brotherhood 🛡️ Protective 🗣️ Loyal

Abel

A corrupt sheriff who acts as an enabler and enforcer for Lendina's operation. He uses intimidation and kidnapping to pressure Wyatt, and his downfall comes as the anti-crime alliance closes in. He embodies brutality without honor.

🕵️ Corruption 💀 Brutality 🗡️ Enforcer

Lendina

A ruthless crime boss who runs a bootlegging operation through the small town. She orders violence against Hutch and his family and is ultimately targeted for destruction. Her power is built on fear, money, and control.

👁️ Crime boss 💰 Money & power 🕶️ Ruthlessness

Max

A local teenage bully who triggers the central crisis by destroying a plush and provoking the family’s confrontation at the amusement park. His actions set off a chain of coercive events that escalate the danger for Hutch and his family.

😈 Bullying 🔥 Recklessness 🧒 Youth influence

Brady

Hutch and Becca's teenage son, who becomes entangled in the conflict as a witness to the consequences of violent choices. He gradually learns responsibility and tries to mend relations with his father.

🏃‍♂️ Growth 🧒 Family dynamics 🎮 Arcade vibe

Sammy

Becca's younger sister who becomes part of the family’s emotional journey. Her safety and well-being are considered amidst the chaotic events at the amusement park and beyond. Her presence underscores the stakes of Hutch's choices.

👧 Innocence 🎀 Family 🫣 Fear

David

Hutch's father who contributes practical wisdom and helps prepare the family for the final confrontation. He supports the plan to confront the criminals and blow up the park to end the threat.

🧓 Patriarch 🛠️ Guidance 🧭 Stability

Harry

Hutch's brother who assists in the plan to confront Lendina’s crew. He adds a sense of family loyalty and a willingness to act when danger requires it.

🤝 Brotherly loyalty 🗡️ Action 🧭 Support

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Major Themes – Nobody (2017)

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family

The narrative centers on Hutch's desire to protect and reconnect with his wife Becca and their children, highlighting the pressure to balance a violent past with a peaceful home life.

⚖️ Consequences

Actions from Hutch's past spill into the present, forcing him to face the price of violence on his family and community. The film shows how revenge and crime ripple outward, affecting innocent bystanders.

🗡️ Violence

The story escalates through brutal confrontations, fights, and explosions that demonstrate how violence opens doors to more danger. It also contrasts moments of restraint with sudden outbursts.

🤝 Loyalty

Allies like Wyatt and Becca test loyalties under pressure, revealing what family and friends are willing to do when survival depends on trust. The recovery of trust becomes a pivotal point in the resolution.

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