Hounded on a Carnival Monday (2002): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2002, Hounded on a Carnival Monday is a drama film directed by Malena Roncayolo, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. In the small town of San Jorge, a 12- year-old girl watches in horror as her father, a local telegraph operator is thrown in prison by the local military dictatorship. Meanwhile, her mother, Florencia, must make tough moral decisions in order for them to survive under the political oppression. Even Carnival, with all its colorfulness and celebration, cant disguise the mounting tension between the villagers and government making the girls coming of age all the more difficult when the two collide. This movie combines attractive visual scenes with a highly sensual atmosphere as Florencia fights and uses all her resources and beauty to survive and find revenge.

Who’s in it. Hounded on a Carnival Monday stars Mimí Lazo as Florencia, Abril Schreiber as Mariantonia, Armando Gutiérrez as Cecilio and Juan Carlos Alarcón as Rodrigo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Hounded on a Carnival Monday has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hounded on a Carnival Monday page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hounded on a Carnival Monday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.