Contratiempo

Contratiempo

2022 · 88 min · Comedy, Drama

Antonio "Dexter" used to be the drummer for a band named "Vulvox". He has been retired from the music scene for years and focusing on his job and his daughter, but there's a sudden change in his plans when the old band members decide to get back together and bring "Vulvox" back again. While he is excited to get back on the game and do what he loves to do, his conflicts and problems from his past come back to haunt him.

Directed by José Paredes

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