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7 Boxes 2012

★ 6.7134 votes106 min📅 2012-08-10

"The rules are simple: Deliver or Die"

Step into the sweltering, neon-lit streets of Asunción on a scorching Friday night in Juan Carlos Maneglia's 2012 Paraguayan thriller, *7 Boxes*.

Director: Juan Carlos Maneglia

Cast

Celso Franco
Celso Franco
Victor
Lali González
Lali González
Liz
Víctor Sosa
Víctor Sosa
Nelson
Nico García
Nico García
Luis
Paletita
Paletita
Dario
Manu Portillo
Official Servián
Mario Toñánez
Sergeant Osorio
Nelly Davalos
Nelly Davalos
Tamara
Roberto Cardozo
Gus
Luis Gutiérrez
Jorge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 7 Boxes (2012) about?

Set in Asunción's bustling Mercado 4, *7 Boxes* follows Víctor, a teenage wheelbarrow-boy who takes a risky gig delivering seven mysterious boxes for a quick $100. What starts as a simple job spirals into a dangerous chase when the contents of the boxes ignite a violent turf war. Caught in a game he didn't choose, Víctor must outrun both the law and a new breed of criminals to survive the night.

Who directed 7 Boxes?

Juan Carlos Maneglia directed *7 Boxes*, bringing his signature kinetic style to this gritty Paraguayan crime thriller.

Who stars in 7 Boxes?

The film features Celso Franco as the determined protagonist Víctor, with standout performances from Lali González, Víctor Sosa, Nico García, and Manu Portillo.

Is 7 Boxes (2012) worth watching?

With its tight pacing, authentic setting, and compelling young cast, *7 Boxes* is a standout in Paraguayan cinema. While it may lack the polish of big-budget thrillers, its raw energy and tight plot make it a gripping watch for fans of crime and action films.

How long is 7 Boxes?

7 Boxes runs for 106 minutes.

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About 7 Boxes (2012) — A Paraguayan thriller where one wrong delivery changes everything

Step into the sweltering, neon-lit streets of Asunción on a scorching Friday night in Juan Carlos Maneglia's 2012 Paraguayan thriller, *7 Boxes*. This high-stakes crime drama follows Víctor, a 17-year-old wheelbarrow-boy chasing his dream of a better life in the chaotic heart of Mercado 4. When a mysterious offer lands him a quick $100 to deliver seven unmarked boxes, the promise of fast cash turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the temperature hits 40°C and the city hums with unseen tensions, Víctor discovers the contents of the boxes are worth far more than anyone bargained for.

Starring fresh faces like Celso Franco as the determined young protagonist and Lali González as the determined force standing in his way, *7 Boxes* blends relentless action with sharp social commentary. Maneglia crafts a gripping, sun-soaked thriller where every alleyway hides a new threat and every deal could be the last. The film crackles with tension, exploring themes of survival, desperation, and the blurred lines between right and wrong in a world where ambition comes at a price.