'Vaguito' became one of the most popular films in Peruvian cinemas currently, reaching more than 203,000 spectators in its first week of exhibition in the country. The film stands out not only for its moving plot about the loyalty of a dog to its deceased owner, who awaits him on the beaches of Punta Negra in the capital, but also for its charitable nature. Special screenings were held, the proceeds of which went to an animal shelter, which increased the public's interest in seeing the film.
Its sudden success caused, in recent days, many Mexicans to be excited to see this film, which led them to ask on social networks when 'Vaguito' would arrive in local theaters. Below, we tell you everything that is known about it.
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Trailer for 'Vaguito'
When would 'Vaguito' be released in Mexico?
The overwhelming success that 'Vaguito' had in movie theaters in Peru caused it to reach other countries, such as Bolivia and the United States, where it moved thousands of attendees to tears. However, at least until now, it is unknown when it will arrive in Mexico, but, given the great demand, its arrival could occur in the coming weeks.
'Vaguito: I'll wait for you on the shore', as is its original name, is a film directed by Peruvian filmmaker Alex Hidalgo that is suitable for all audiences. In addition, it lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes, which makes it ideal to enjoy with the whole family.
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Where would 'Vaguito' be seen in Mexico?
If 'Vaguito' is screened in Aztec lands, it will do so in the most important theaters in the country, such as Cinemex, Cinépolis, Cinebox, among many others. For now, we have to keep an eye on their billboard and their respective social networks to find out if they will release the film that all of Peru fell in love with.
Likewise, said media will also communicate whether they will enable special functions whose proceeds will go to a local shelter, as was done in Peru, where Vaguitos de 4 Patas was supported, an association created by the person who currently cares for the protagonist of this incredible history.
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How did 'Vaguito' do in Peru?
Currently, 'Vaguito' is one of the most viewed films in Peru, after exceeding 203,000 attendees in its first week in theaters. However, this amount would not have been achieved if it were not for the great campaign that the public carried out on social networks, in which they encouraged people to see this film, since, in its first days in theaters, it did not do so well. good as expected.
But everything changed in its first weekend. Of the more than 8,000 spectators it had on Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th, it reached more than 19,000 only on Sunday the 21st. This figure only increased during its second week, which opened with more than 30,000 people. The increase in audiences meant an increase of 614% compared to its opening day, according to Maykoll Calderon (@SoyAlPacine en X).
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What is 'Vaguito' about?
The official synopsis of 'Vaguito' begins as follows: “Vaguito, an abandoned dog, is rescued by Pancho, an honest leader of a fishing association. Pancho finds himself facing a fishing mafia and his fight to deliver justice will trigger, together with Vaguito, a series of events, making him the victim of betrayal on the high seas.
“After the betrayal, Vaguito, faithful to his friend, will refuse to leave the beach and will stay to wait day after day for the friend he could not say goodbye to and who lies in the depths of the sea,” concludes the review of the successful Peruvian film
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What is the cast of 'Vaguito'?
- Julian Legaspi
- Americo Zuñiga
- Fiorella Rodriguez
- Alexia Barnechea
- Daniela Darcourt.
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