The Cousin

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The Cousin

"Some ties are never broken."

2008

0h 15m

4.8(8 votes)

Drama

Overview

A sheltered, sensitive teenager visits his tough, older cousin in Laredo, Texas and learns a hard lesson about what it means to be a man.

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7 members

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Daniel Marin

Mark

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Dina Duran

Carmen

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Paola Ochoa

Sonia

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Manny Montana

Luis

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Joslyn DeFreece

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Carla Tassara

Elena

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Linda Bella

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