An Egg Rescue
An adventurous, heartwarming comedy where parental love becomes a globe-trotting quest, painted with the vibrant colors of courage and family bonds.
An Egg Rescue
An Egg Rescue

Un rescate de huevitos

12 August 2021 Mexico 89 min ⭐ 7.9 (414)
Director: Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste
Cast: Bruno Bichir, Maite Perroni, Carlos Espejel, Angélica Vale, Dione Riva Palacio Santacruz
Animation Family Comedy Adventure
Family and Parenthood Courage and Overcoming Fear Teamwork and Friendship Humanity as Predator
Budget: $6,400,000
Box Office: $4,093,345

An Egg Rescue - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Toto

Bruno Bichir

Archetype: The Hero / The Protective Father
Key Trait: Overprotective

Motivation

His sole motivation is the rescue of his stolen children, Max and Uly. This singular, powerful drive pushes him to travel across the world and face any danger necessary to reunite his family.

Character Arc

Having grown from an egg to a rooster over the course of the franchise, Toto's arc in this film is about his transition into fatherhood. He begins as a loving but intensely overprotective parent, smothering his children with caution. The kidnapping forces him on a hero's journey where he must confront his fears and, more importantly, learn to trust his children's capabilities. He ends the film as a prouder, wiser father who understands that part of loving his children is letting them be brave.

Di

Maite Perroni

Archetype: The Supportive Partner / The Mother
Key Trait: Supportive

Motivation

Like Toto, her primary motivation is to rescue her children. She is a full partner in the quest, providing emotional balance and unwavering resolve.

Character Arc

Di is the supportive and level-headed partner to Toto. While equally devastated by the loss of her children, she often serves as the voice of reason and encouragement for her more anxious husband. Her arc is less about personal change and more about demonstrating steadfast maternal strength and resilience throughout their harrowing journey. She is a constant source of emotional support and courage for the entire rescue team.

Willy

Carlos Espejel

Archetype: The Loyal Best Friend
Key Trait: Loyal

Motivation

His motivation is pure friendship. He joins the dangerous rescue mission without a second thought to help his best friend, Toto, and his family.

Character Arc

Willy is Toto's best friend and a former egg-sergeant. He is steadfastly loyal and provides both comic relief and genuine support. Though he gets worried, he is mentally stable and always there for Toto. His role is to be a reliable member of the team, using his experience and courage to help his friend without hesitation.

La Duquesa (The Duchess)

Mayra Rojas

Archetype: The Aristocratic Villain
Key Trait: Greedy

Motivation

Her motivation is financial gain and prestige. She orchestrates the kidnapping to sell the golden eggs for an enormous profit at a secret dinner for millionaires in Africa.

Character Arc

The Duchess is the leader of the Russian egg collectors. She is a sophisticated and ruthless antagonist who views the rare golden eggs purely as a valuable commodity for a high-stakes auction. She remains an uncomplicated villain throughout, driven by greed and a desire to cater to the decadent tastes of the world's super-rich.

Cast

Bruno Bichir as Toto (voice)
Maite Perroni as Di (voice)
Carlos Espejel as Willy (voice)
Angélica Vale as Bibi (voice)
Dione Riva Palacio Santacruz as Uly (voice)
Oliver Díaz Barba as Max (voice)
Mayra Rojas as Duquesa (voice)
Ariel Miramontes as Chef (voice)
Jesús Ochoa as Carlos León (voice)
Freddy Ortega as Chango Petacón (voice)
Germán Ortega as Chango Bananero (voice)
Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste as Coco / Iguano / Manotas / Cuache (voice)
Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste as Confi / Torti / Serp (voice)
Ximena de Anda as Huevo de Codorniz (voice)
José Francisco Lavat Pacheco as Don Poncho (voice)