Shame
Vergüenza
Synopsis
On their way back home from a baseball academy’s tryouts, Pedro and Lucio are taken hostage and turned over to a criminal group. The teenage friends are forced to fight each other to death; Pedro defeats Lucio and manages to escape. Pedro receives help and refuge with Lucio’s family and he witnesses the family’s collapse and pain. Pedro is tormented with guilt and fear, he cannot tell his friend’s family the truth.
Top Cast
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Juan Ramón López
Pedro
Fernando Cuautle
Lucio
Francisco Mena
Zacarias
Myriam Bravo
Estela
Marya Membreño
Hermana
Harold Torres
El Jefe
Norma Pablo
Mamá de Pedro
José Luis Pérez Hernández
Amante mamá de Pedro
Osvaldo Sánchez
Policía 1
Ricardo Esquerra
Policía 2
Waldo Facco
Policía 3
Javier Zaragoza
Veterinario
Alejandro Morales
Comandante
Belén Mercado
Jovencita autobús
Augusto Reyes
Hombre de sombrero
Apolinar Salgado
Viejo de gorra
Leofer Rodríguez
Joven 1
Edgar Landa
Sicario 01
Release History & Theatrical Window
NOAM Faenza Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 12, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel Salgado
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Mendoza, Francisco Vargas, Miguel Salgado
- Original Score
- Federico Schmucler
- Original Title
- Vergüenza
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC), Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, DFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel Salgado
Alfredo Mendoza, Francisco Vargas, Miguel Salgado
Federico Schmucler
Alejandro Chávez
Angélica J. Ramírez, Janeth Mora, Miguel Salgado
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Salgado
Director
Angélica J. Ramírez
Producer
Alfredo Mendoza
Screenplay
Francisco Vargas
Screenplay
Miguel Salgado
Screenplay
Janeth Mora
Producer
Miguel Salgado
Producer
Alejandro Chávez
Director of Photography
Shantal Franceschi
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shame
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What is Shame about?
On their way back home from a baseball academy’s tryouts, Pedro and Lucio are taken hostage and turned over to a criminal group. The teenage friends are forced to fight each other to death; Pedro defeats Lucio and manages to escape. Pedro receives help and refuge with Lucio’s family and he witnesses the family’s collapse and pain. Pedro is tormented with guilt and fear, he cannot tell his friend’s family the truth.
Who directed Shame?
Shame was directed by Miguel Salgado.
Who stars in Shame?
The principal cast of Shame includes Juan Ramón López, Fernando Cuautle, Francisco Mena, Myriam Bravo, Marya Membreño.
When was Shame released and how long is it?
Shame was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Shame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shame was composed by Federico Schmucler.