Por sus propios ojos

Por sus propios ojos

Por sus propios ojos

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Por sus propios ojos

2008

1h 20m

1.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young woman tries to make a documentary about women who have relatives in prison, but she finds difficulties trying to get the testimonials.

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7 members

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Ana Carabajal

Alicia

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Luisa Núñez

Elsa

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Maximiliano Gallo

Luis

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Mara Santucho

Virginia

Mara Santucho

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Soledad San Martín

Débora

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Magdalena Combes Tillard

Mujer con la torta

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Eva Bianco

Sin diente

Eva Bianco

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