Papi Chulo

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Papi Chulo

"Sometimes a stranger makes the best friend."

2019

1h 38m

5.4(36 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.

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Cast & Crew

37 members

Acting

Matt Bomer

Sean

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Alejandro Patiño

Ernesto

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Elena Campbell-Martinez

Linda

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Wendi McLendon-Covey

Ash

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Michael Shepperd

Stan

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Tommie Earl Jenkins

Tom

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Shaughn Buchholz

Mike

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Tom Beyer

Floor Manager

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Irene White

Director

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Caitlin Kimball

Horticultural Student #1

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Marisa Szczepan

Horticultural Student #2

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Brandon Kyle Goodman

Devan

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Blaine Swen

Todd

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Martin Morales

Shaved Ice Vendor

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Nick Bush

Boat Attendant

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Blaine Mizer

Karl

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Rosemary Dominguez

Nurse Navarro

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Rolando Molina

Juan

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Patricio Doren

Jesús

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Dan Crane

Hipster

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Monica Garcia Pérez

Gloria

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Frankie Quinones

Rogelio

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Hector G. Torres

Unknown Role

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Daniel Edward Mora

Hugo

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Benjamin Revolori

Ernestito

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Edgar Arreola

Elisio

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Kevin Sifuentes

Carlos

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Thom Rivera

Brother-In-Law

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Mario Revolori

Mario

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Glenn Taranto

News Anchor Kenny

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Michelle Ortiz

News Anchor Julia

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Ryan Guzman

Rodrigo

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D'Arcy Carden

Susan

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Mike Ferguson

Bar patron

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Jose J. Santana

Day Laborer

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David Saucedo

Hector

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Rosalio Garcia

Bar thug

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