Las Aventuras Del Pollo Y El Frijol

After accidentally becoming involved in a killing, two lifelong friends known as Mr. Chicken and Mr. Bean flee their hometown to avoid trouble. With nowhere else to go, they travel to another town in search of their cousin Lucho, hoping he can help them find work. When they arrive, Lucho explains that there are no regular jobs available. However, his boss — an extremely jealous man — is urgently looking to hire two bodyguards who are openly gay to guard his wife, believing they would pose no romantic threat. Desperate for money and a fresh start, Mr. Chicken and Mr. Bean see an opportunity. Determined to land the job, they go to ridiculous lengths to convince everyone they are the perfect candidates. What follows is a series of misunderstandings, comic situations, and escalating complications as they struggle to maintain their disguise — while trying not to expose their secret past.

Directed by Alonso O. Lara, Las Aventuras Del Pollo Y El Frijol leans on a strong ensemble — Reynaldo Gutierrez, Jose Ramirez Raya, Luis Huizar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2019.