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Bombon (El Perro) (15)
- Consumer Advice: Contains infrequent strong language
- Run time: 1 hour 38 mins
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Drama
- Release date: 17th June 2005
- Starring: Juan Villegas, Walter Donado, Micol Estevez
- Directed by: Carlos Sorin
- Distributor: Pathe Distribution
Plot Synopsis
Patagonia is a rough land, and for 52-year-old Juan Villegas, it's even rougher. A mechanic who's just lost his job, Juan tries to make ends meet by selling hand-made knives. No one wants them, but Juan isn't bitter and never loses his calm.
When he repairs a young woman's car one day, he is given a most unusual gift: a beautiful Dogo Argentino, a game hound of noble pedigree called "Bombón." Man and dog carefully eye each other, each creature weighing the pros and cons of a possible long-term relationship. But Bombón is good-natured and willing, and Juan unquestioningly welcomes the dog into his life. More yet: Bombón begins to change his new master's life.
Swept into the world of exuberant dog trainer Walter, Juan is talked into entering Bombón into a local dog show, where Bombón comes in third! For Juan Villegas, it's a first step in a promising new career as exhibitor – and the start of a beautiful friendship...
Winner of 'The Prize of the International Critics' at the San Sebastian International Film Festival 2004.