The Prize

The Prize

2011 · 115 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Ceci, a seven year old girl, has to keep a huge secret, but she doesn't completely understand what is the secret about. The life of her family depends on her silence. But what exactly must she keep silent about? Ceci and her mom live hidden from military repression in Argentina. Ceci asks herself: what must she say? What should she really believe and do in order to deserve the love of her mother and others?

Directed by Paula Markovitch · Written by Paula Markovitch

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