I'm Gonna Explode (2008)
Tale of a young couple who throw caution to the wind and set out in search of their true fate. Román is the son of a contemptible, right-leaning congressman. Recently enrolled in a new high school, the rebellious teen clumsily attempts to hang himself on-stage at the big talent show. Maru is the sole member of the audience to applaud, earning both students a day of detention. After bonding during the course of their punishment, Román and Maru grab daddy's gun, steal a Volkswagen, and hit the road bound for nowhere.
Director: Gerardo Naranjo
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: September 26, 2008
Cast
- Juan Pablo de Santiago - Román
- María Deschamps - Maru
- Daniel Giménez Cacho - Dip. Eugenio Valdez
- Martha Claudia Moreno - Helena
- Rebecca Jones - Eva
- Renato Ornelas - Tulio
- Gustavo González - Pablo
- Carlos Narro - Profesor Belmont
- Denis Soto - Pepa
- Mauricio Porras - Beto
Screenplay
Music: Pedro González
Cinematography: Tobias Datum
Editing: Yibrán Asuad, Gustavo Madrid
Production: verosimilitude, Canana, revolcadero, BlueLight, FIDECINE
Country: Mexico, United Kingdom
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries
Keywords
road trip, coming of age
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I'm Gonna Explode about?
- Tale of a young couple who throw caution to the wind and set out in search of their true fate. Román is the son of a contemptible, right-leaning congressman. Recently enrolled in a new high school, the rebellious teen clumsily attempts to hang himself on-stage at the big talent show. Maru is the sole member of the audience to applaud, earning both students a day of detention. After bonding during the course of their punishment, Román and Maru grab daddy's gun, steal a Volkswagen, and hit the road bound for nowhere.
- Who directed I'm Gonna Explode?
- I'm Gonna Explode was directed by Gerardo Naranjo.
- Who stars in I'm Gonna Explode?
- I'm Gonna Explode stars Juan Pablo de Santiago, María Deschamps, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Martha Claudia Moreno, Rebecca Jones, Renato Ornelas.
- How long is I'm Gonna Explode?
- I'm Gonna Explode has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is I'm Gonna Explode?
- I'm Gonna Explode is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was I'm Gonna Explode produced?
- I'm Gonna Explode was produced in Mexico, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of I'm Gonna Explode?
- The themes of I'm Gonna Explode include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries.