Such is Life in the Tropics

Such is Life in the Tropics Sin muertos no hay carnaval Country Ecuador Mexico Germany Directed by Sebastian Cordero Release Date September 2nd, 2016 Language Spanish English Studio Media Luna Films Salamandra Producciones Alebrije Cine y Video Distributor Carnaval Cine Main Cast Character Actor Emilio Baquerizo Daniel Adum Gilbert Gustavo Jr. Victor Arauz Don Gustavo Miranda Erando Gonzalez Gordo Jose Northia Celio Montero Diego Cataño

Such is Life in the Tropics (original Spanish title: Sin muertos no hay carnaval, English: Without the Dead, There is No Carnival) is a 2016 Ecuadorian drama directed by Sebastian Cordero and co-produced by Mexico and Germany. It was submitted as Ecuador's entry for Best Foreign Language film at the 2017 Academy Awards.

In Guayaquil, Ecuador, a wealthy young man faces the arduous task of evicting 250 families that are squatting on his family's land. While at first hoping for a peaceful resolution, a stray bullet sets off a tragic chain of events.

The following weapons were used in the film Such is Life in the Tropics:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

The Fat or "El Gordo" (Jose Northia) carries a Beretta 92FS while attempting to locate Celio Montero (Diego Cataño) to kill him on the orders of the lawyer Teran.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

"El Gordo" aims his Beretta 92FS at Celio's girlfriend, who tried to flee the hospital in the elevator.

Another angle of the scene where a cop watches him aiming at Celio's girlfriend.

Glock 17

Oscar, Lisandro Teran's bodyguard, carries a 3rd Generation Glock 17 throughout the film. It is never fired. It is also carried by police officers.

3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm

A police officer carries a Glock 17 while closing the door to the private parking lot after the soccer game.

Oscar threatens Celio's grandmother with his Glock 17 while also holding Celio's mother on the ground.

In a behind-the-scenes video from Carnaval Cine's YouTube channel, Jose Northia, who plays "El Gordo", has a Glock 17 in his right hand before shooting the scene in the hospital.

Beretta Px4 Storm

A police officer is briefly seen with a holstered Beretta Px4 Storm.

Beretta Px4 Storm - 9x19mm

A police officer's holstered Px4 is seen while officers cordon off the scene of a crime.

Smith & Wesson Model 58

A Smith & Wesson Model 58 is used by Celio Montero (Diego Cataño) to take revenge on the lawyer Lisandro Teran.

Smith & Wesson Model 58 - .41 Magnum

Celio Montero (Diego Cataño) aims his revolver at the lawyer.

Rifles

Unknown Rifle

Emilio Baquerizo (Daniel Adum Gilbert) carries an unknown, Mauser-action bolt-action rifle during the beginning and end of the film. During the course of the story, it is mentioned on several occasions that his rifle was present the day of the hunting accident that sets off the events of the film.

Oberndorf Mauser Sporter - 9x57mm

Emilio Baquerizo (Daniel Adum Gilbert) stalking through the forest with his rifle to hunt deer with his godfather and son.

Emilio and Gustavo hunting again.

Emilio pulls the trigger while aiming at a deer in the bushes.

Remington Model 700

Gustavo Miranda Jr. (Victor Arauz) carries a Remington Model 700 during the beginning and end of the film.

Remington 700 BDL rifle with no iron sights and scope (current production) - .308 Winchester

Gustavo Jr. (Victor Arauz) with his Remington Model 700 in the forest while deer hunting with Emilio and his father.

Gustavo Jr. in shock to see his father found out about the hidden rifle.

Gustavo Jr. pulling the trigger.

Gustavo Jr. lowering his rifle.

Ruger 10/22

Gustavo Miranda (Erando Gonzalez) carries a Ruger 10/22 with a thick profile bull barrel after the trial of Emilio Baquerizo.

Ruger 10/22 Bull Barrel - .22 LR. The rifle seen in the film has a wood stock.

Emilio and Gustavo getting closer to a dead deer with their hunting rifles. It should be noted that .22 LR is a rather poor choice of caliber for hunting game as large as a deer.

Winchester Model 88

Gustavo Miranda (Erando Gonzalez) uses a Winchester Model 88 during the deer hunt, notably using it to accidentally shoot the German child. Gustavo, being responsible for the shot that caused the death of the child, later decides to hide the rifle to cover-up the incident.

Winchester Model 88 - .308 Winchester

Gustavo, his son (with his Remington rifle), and godson Emilio talking before stalking through the woods.

Gustavo Miranda watches in shock as tourists administer first aid to the child he accidently shot.

The rifle in a gun case is inspected by a police detective.