The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas (2012): Cast & Where to Watch
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas is a 2012 drama directed by Luis Mandoki, starring Greisy Mena as Sabina Rivas, Fernando Moreno and Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Luis Mandoki
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Churchill Toledo
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas About?
The premise of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At the Mexican-Guatemalan border, young Honduran lovers Sabina and Jovany unexpectedly reunite after years apart. Sabina hopes to reach the United States and pursue her dream of becoming a singer, while Jovany seeks acceptance into the Mara Salvatrucha gang, committing increasingly disturbing acts to achieve it. Their journey is fraught with peril, exposing them to white slavery, corrupt border agents, a ruthless brothel owner, drug trafficking, and the dangers of gang violence, as they navigate the harsh realities of the border region.
Where to Watch The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas
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The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas Cast & Characters
Greisy Mena leads the cast as Sabina Rivas, with Fernando Moreno as Jovany and Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Madre de Sabina Rivas. Directed by Luis Mandoki; 29 actors are credited in all.
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Director Luis Mandoki
- Greisy Mena as Sabina Rivas
- Fernando Moreno as Jovany
- Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Madre de Sabina Rivas
- Moisés Manzano as Padre de Sabina Rivas
Also Starring in The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas
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- José Sefami Lic. Cossío
- Joaquín Cosío Burrona
- Mario Zaragoza Sarabia
- Dagoberto Gama General Valderrama
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía Juan
- Julián Pastor Invitado a la fiesta de Cossío
- Tony Dalton John
- Angelina Peláez Doña Lita
- Tomihuatzi Xelhuantzi Taxista
- Beto Benitez Tata Añorve
- Marco Pérez Alipio. Narco-Piloto
- Tito Vasconcelos Presentador Tijuanita
- Miguel Flores Don Nico
- Asur Zagada Thalia
- Ana Kupfer Cigarrera Tijuanita
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- Raúl Morquecho Flaco con lentes
- José Enot Borracho Tijuanita
- Argél Galindo Jefe Mara-Poisson
- Luis Yee Pedro
- Pierre Suriano Marvis
- José Coronas Lagrimitas
- Ana Lilia Nucamendi Esposa de Dimas
- Synead Magali Bailarina
- Úrsula Tania Mansur Teibolera
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas Plot Summary
What happens in The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Young Honduran teenagers, Sabina and Jovany, reunite at the Mexican-Guatemalan border after being separated for several years. This poignant moment takes place as Sabina, portrayed by Greisy Mena, finds herself working in a disreputable strip joint. Despite her current situation, she dreams of reaching the United States to become a renowned singer. On the other hand, Jovany, played by Fernando Moreno, has drifted into the dangerous world of la Mara Salvatrucha, a ruthless and violent gang.
Full summary
The whole story of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas, scene by scene
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas Box Office
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- International
- $2.4M
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas.
How Well Do You Know The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?
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The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “La Vida Precoz y Breve de Sabina Rivas” and “Sin Nombre Life without Hope”.
- Also known as
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- La Vida Precoz y Breve de Sabina Rivas
- Sin Nombre Life without Hope
- Sin Nombre - Life without Hope
- Sin Nombre
- Сабина Ривас
- 萨维娜的苦难青春
- Ранние и короткие годы Сабины Ривас
- 창녀 사비나
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The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas released?
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas was released on November 9, 2012.
Who directed The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas was directed by Luis Mandoki.
More films by Luis Mandoki Who is in the cast of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas stars Greisy Mena as Sabina Rivas, Fernando Moreno as Jovany and Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Madre de Sabina Rivas, among 29 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas?
In the US, The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas is streaming on Fawesome, fuboTV and Mometu and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas make at the box office?
The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
Does The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas have a post-credit scene?
No. The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas in?
The original language of The Precocious and Brief Life of Sabina Rivas is Spanish.
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