Madrid, 1936. Miguel Gila lives peacefully and happily with his grandparents in a humble attic. But the outbreak of the Civil War forces Miguel, along with his friend Pedro, to go to fight. There Gila survives misery, battles, firing squad and jail thanks to his humor. Because of this unique way of interpreting the world around him, Gila will become one of the most popular comedians in Spain and Latin America.

"An optimistic fable about a young Miguel Gila in the Civil War."

Credits

Alexis MoranteDirector

Óscar LasarteMiguel Gila

Carlos CuevasPedro

Adelfa CalvoAbuela

Natalia de MolinaRosa