Close Quarters

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Close Quarters

2019

1h 33m

5.7(35 votes)

Drama

Overview

Manuel and Lupe want to have a baby. When Manuel discovers he is infertile, he starts to fall apart both physically and emotionally. After exploring several options, Manuel turns to Rubén, his new friend, to act as their donor.

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Bengala

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Paulina Gaitán

Paulina Gaitán

Lupe

José Pescina

Manuel

Jorge A. Jimenez

Jorge A. Jimenez

Rubén

Fernando Becerril

Fernando Becerril

Jefe

Verónica Langer

Verónica Langer

Susana

Mario Escalante

Luis

Austin Morgan

Doctor

Horacio F. Lazo

Contador Julián

Armando Mancilla

Jorge

Diego Enrique Osorno

Diego Enrique Osorno

Maleante

Creative team

Directed by: Andrés Clariond
Written by: Andrés Clariond
Produced by: Alejandro Durán
Gabriel Nuncio

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