Tijuaneados Anonymous: A Teardrop, A Smile (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Tijuaneados Anonymous: A Teardrop, A Smile is a notable film directed by José Luis Figueroa, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. The border city of Tijuana, Mexico, is experiencing a crisis of unprecedented violence and lack of governability, this situation affects the daily lives of its inhabitants. Every week, a group of people get together at what they call Tijuaneados Anonymous, to share experiences and find a way to stop the social problem that affects them, making them “tijuaneados.” With painful or amusing stories, absurd human tragedies and heroic deeds, the characters in this documentary present a reflection on the city, imagining how they want Tijuana to be, and how they want to be as individuals.

Who’s in it. Tijuaneados Anonymous: A Teardrop, A Smile stars Cristina Palacios, Daniel Salinas, Omar Martínez and Harrison Grey Morrison, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tijuaneados Anonymous: A Teardrop, A Smile has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tijuaneados Anonymous: A Teardrop, A Smile page.