Popi
Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.
1969 • 113 min • Comedy · Drama · Family
Synopsis
Abraham, a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys, is becoming very worried about them living in their rundown neighborhood when one day he notices that escaping Cubans are lionized and given exceptional benefits. He schemes to have his sons washed ashore as Cuban immigrants to be adopted by rich Anglos.
Our family guide
Best from age 8- 63 Audience · 21 · 100%
A Puerto Rican single father, worried about his sons' future in their neighborhood, devises a wild plan to have them pretend to be Cuban refugees. He hopes they will be "adopted" by a wealthy family, leading to a comedic and dramatic journey for the trio.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- The plot involves a parent deceiving authorities to get his children a better life, which might prompt discussion.
What it models well
- Parental love and sacrifice
- Resourcefulness in difficult situations
- The importance of family bonds
Talk about it after
- What does Popi do to try and help his sons?
- How do the boys feel about their father's plan?
- What does this movie say about different cultures and immigration?
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Top billed cast
Director: Arthur Hiller • Crew: Tina Pine, Lester Pine
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (21)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0064827
