Casa chica (2025)
26m
Running Time
February 15, 2025Release Date
Plot.
While their mother unpacks removal boxes, Valentina (5) and Quique (11) run riot around the flat. Their parents have separated. When their father picks them up to show them his new, old life, the children receive a painful glimpse into the adult world.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Mauro Guzmán
Katherine Bernal
Daniela Arroio
Raúl Briones
Raquel Robles
Kala Martínez
Lau Charles
Script / Director / Writer
Marco Charles
Laura Charles
Angel Jara Taboada
Director of Photography / Cinematography
Santiago Zermeño
Editor
Faustino Alanis
Script Supervisor
Luna Martínez Montero
Producer
Jorge Leal
Sound
Martín Montellano
First Assistant Director
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
Casa chica is a 2025 Mexican short drama film written and directed by Lau Charles. The short film tells the story of five-year-old Valentina, and her 11-year-old brother Quique, when they meet their father's other family. Their lives change forever when they discover that their half-sister is the same age as Valentina.
It was selected in the Berlinale Shorts section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its World premiere on 15 February and competed for Golden Bear for Best Short Film.