Expecting (2011)

A teen girl with a bright future buys some pills from a woman on a park bench. She has fun with her boyfriend while her parents are out of town. Now she’s pregnant and since abortion is illegal in Chile she takes the black-market pills meant to induce an abortion safely at home. The history of her relationship with her boyfriend slowly unfolds until it becomes an intense life-or-death moment that will forever change everyone involved.

Director: Francisca Fuenzalida
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sebastián Jarpa
Cinematography: Pablo Letelier
Production: ZonaCinema
Country: Chile
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

relationship problems, unwanted pregnancy

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Francisca Fuenzalida
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Expecting about?
A teen girl with a bright future buys some pills from a woman on a park bench. She has fun with her boyfriend while her parents are out of town. Now she’s pregnant and since abortion is illegal in Chile she takes the black-market pills meant to induce an abortion safely at home. The history of her relationship with her boyfriend slowly unfolds until it becomes an intense life-or-death moment that will forever change everyone involved.
Who directed Expecting?
Expecting was directed by Francisca Fuenzalida.
Who stars in Expecting?
Expecting stars María de Los Ángeles García, Claudia Hidalgo, Diego Ruiz.
How long is Expecting?
Expecting has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Expecting?
Expecting is a Drama film.
Where was Expecting produced?
Expecting was produced in Chile.