Popi

Popi

Better to drown in the ocean than in the sewer.

1969113 min6.3 / 10

A darkly comedic family drama about a desperate father's misguided scheme to secure a better life for his sons, balancing satirical social commentary with genuine parental love.

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.

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