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Clandestine Childhood

Clandestine Childhood

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2012
1h 52m
6.8(63 votes)
Drama

Overview

Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.

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Academia de Filmes
Programa Ibermedia
TVE
Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE
INCAA
Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales

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