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The Book of Life (2014) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Joaquín Emilio Mondragón Jr. is the deuteragonist in the film The Book of Life. He is the town hero of San Ángel and the closest friend of Manolo Sánchez who was given the Medal of Everlasting Life that provides invincibility to improve his chances.
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Joaquin : Hey, Chakal! Why don't you pick on someone your own size? Bandit : 'Cause no one's that big, man.
Joaquín returns it to Xibalba and resolves to be a true hero, while Manolo and María are happily married as Xibalba and La Muerte reconcile. In the present, Mary Beth finishes the story, and the amazed children leave the museum. Mary Beth and a security guard reveal themselves to be La Muerte and Xibalba in disguise.
Character Development: During his own arc in the movie, Joaquin learns that a hero's greatest asset is being selfless. Chest of Medals: He has a chest full of medals as an adult and he will gladly tell you about everyone of them. Which help him hide the most important medal of all: The Medal of Everlasting Life.
The Book of Life: Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez. With Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman. Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
