Como Dice el Dicho Season 1 Episode 31 El Puerco No Suelta Manteca
- TV-14
- August 19, 2014
- 40 min
Como Dice el Dicho is a Spanish-language telenovela that explores the human condition through timeless sayings and proverbs. In season 1 episode 31, titled "El Puerco No Suelta Manteca," the show delves into the concept of greed and its consequences.
The episode centers around a young man named Jesús who is struggling to make ends meet and provide for his family. Despite working hard at the local market, he still struggles to pay his bills and provide for his family.
One day, Jesús gets the opportunity to sell a hog to a wealthy businessman named Don Jaime. Don Jaime promises to pay Jesús a fair price for the hog, but things take a turn for the worse when Jesús discovers that the hog has stopped eating and has lost weight.
Despite the clear signs that the hog is sick, Don Jaime insists on purchasing the hog and takes advantage of Jesús' desperation by offering him a lower price for the animal.
Jesús, desperate for money, agrees to the lower price and sells the hog to Don Jaime. However, his guilt over the situation is exacerbated when he learns that Don Jaime plans to sell the sickly hog to a local restaurant.
As Jesús grapples with his guilt, his family grows increasingly worried about his mental state. They urge him to come forward and tell the truth about what happened to the hog, but Jesús fears that doing so will only make matters worse.
As the episode unfolds, Jesús begins to see the true consequences of his actions in a series of unfortunate events. He learns that there are no shortcuts in life and that greed and dishonesty only lead to a dead end.
"El Puerco No Suelta Manteca" is a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that sometimes the right thing to do is also the hardest thing to do. Through Jesús' journey, viewers are reminded of the importance of integrity, honesty, and doing the right thing even when it seems difficult or impossible.