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El cuerpo y la sangre

El cuerpo y la sangre

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El cuerpo y la sangre

1962

1h 10m

6.0(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

Rosita is a young girl suffering from her parents' divorce. Desperate and not knowing where to turn, she finds refuge in a church. The rituals of the Eucharist, the advice of a priest and her faith in God give her back the hope she needs to continue with her life.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Monica Sotomayor

Rosita

Silvia Piñeiro

Isabel

Eva K. Nobel

Sick Woman

Inés Alonso

Carmen

Elena Moreno

Old Lady

Josse van der Rest

Priest

Jorge Boudon

Jorge Boudon

Puestero

Mario Lorca

Pope

Creative team

Directed by: Rafael Sánchez
Written by: Rafael Sánchez
Produced by: María Angélica Ugarte

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