Movielogr
Thieves (2007)
Directed by Jaime Marques
Overview
The main character is a nameless boy (Juan Jose Ballesta) who was taught to steal wallets by his absent mother. He is able to do the trick effortlessly, using his “earnings” to survive while he looks for his mom. As he runs into an antique store owner, he might have found a trace that will lead to her. First, however, he will have to pull off a few “jobs” for the store owner, and he can’t do it alone: enter a nameless girl (Maria Valverde) who gets to learn all the secret techniques the young boy has been using all his life.
Length 105 minutes
Actors
Juan José Ballesta | María Valverde | Patrick Bauchau | Carlos Kaniowsky | Christian Sampedro | Álex Cansinos | María Ballesteros | Erik Probanza