Malas temporadas (2005)

One day in school, Gonzalo decides to not take a test given his class; upon going home, he announces to his mother Ana that hes not leaving his room. Ana works for an NGO that deals with refugees; one of her clients is Carlos, a Cuban exile who gets by selling black-market cigars and artworks. Carlos brings Mikel, just released from prison, to Anas house so that he can teach Gonzalo how to play chess and possibly get him to start living again (filmaffinity).
Cast and Information
Directed By: Manuel Martín Cuenca
Written By: Alejandro Hernández, Manuel Martín Cuenca
Starring: Javier Cámara, Leonor Watling, Nathalie Poza, Eman Xor Oña
Genre: Drama
AKA: Hard Times
Country: Spain