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The Journey

The Journey

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The Journey

1992

2h 20m

6.1(22 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young man living in a cold southern village in South America, decides to start a trip looking for his father. By doing this he discovers unexpected facts about his Latin American essence.

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Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Walter Quiroz

Walter Quiroz

Martin

Soledad Alfaro

Vidala

Ricardo Bartis

Ricardo Bartis

Monitor

Christina Becerra

Violeta

Marc Berman

Marc Berman

Nicholas

Chiquinho Brandão

Chiquinho Brandão

Paizinho

Dominique Sanda

Dominique Sanda

Helena

Fito Páez

Fito Páez

Pablo

Kiko Mendive

Kiko Mendive

Justo Martínez

Justo Martínez

Creative team

Directed by: Fernando E. Solanas
Written by: Fernando E. Solanas
Produced by: Fernando E. Solanas

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