No Translation Required
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Synopsis
Paco is a charismatic taco salesman from Guadalajara whose life feels stuck between routine and the desire for more. On Day of the Dead he met Gabby, an assistant at a Los Angeles fashion brand, and after a chaotic night that ended with his taco stand blowing up, she invites him to try his luck in the United States, where Paco faces cultural barriers and conflicts.
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Cristo Fernández
Paco
Kelsie Mcdonald
Gabby
Daniel Sosa
Lic. Ramiro Ramírez
David Elsendoorn
Turista Americano
Kike Vázquez
Brayan
Alexis Arroyo
Brandon
Paloma Cinco
Prima de Paco
Olly Roy
David
Fred Di Rosa
Martín
Patricia Barbosa
Victoria Reyes
Silvia Manazzone
Chi-Chi
Michelle Rodríguez
Memita
Erick Blackmer
Chef Lolo
Fernanda Ureña
Laura Ramírez
Josué Núñez
Erick
Marco Orozco
Don Juan
Ana María Ruelas
Abuelita Trini
Jaime de la Torre
Rowan
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Guadalajara (FICG), Guadalajara
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Altamira
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelsie Mcdonald, Cristo Fernández
- Original Score
- Tom Howe
- Original Title
- No se requieren traducciones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Espectro MX Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Altamira
Kelsie Mcdonald, Cristo Fernández
Tom Howe
Yojanan Montaño
Antonio Méndez
Cristo Fernández, Kelsie Mcdonald, Paloma Cinco
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Altamira
Director
Kelsie Mcdonald
Writer
Cristo Fernández
Writer
Paloma Cinco
Producer
Yojanan Montaño
Director of Photography
Anna Barroso Bou
Costume Design
Lou Pérez Sandi
Production Design
Tom Howe
Original Music Composer
Antonio Méndez
Editor
Yojanan Montaño
Director of Photography
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What is No Translation Required about?
Paco is a charismatic taco salesman from Guadalajara whose life feels stuck between routine and the desire for more. On Day of the Dead he met Gabby, an assistant at a Los Angeles fashion brand, and after a chaotic night that ended with his taco stand blowing up, she invites him to try his luck in the United States, where Paco faces cultural barriers and conflicts.
Who directed No Translation Required?
No Translation Required was directed by Rafael Altamira.
Who stars in No Translation Required?
The principal cast of No Translation Required includes Cristo Fernández, Kelsie Mcdonald, Daniel Sosa, David Elsendoorn, Kike Vázquez.
When was No Translation Required released and how long is it?
No Translation Required was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for No Translation Required?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Translation Required was composed by Tom Howe.