Jonah and the Pink Whale

Jonah and the Pink Whale

1995 · 92 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

A schoolteacher in the small city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a passionate affair with his frigid wife's sister—despite the risk of having to confront not only his wife, but also his dubious father-in-law.

Directed by Juan Carlos Valdivia · Written by Juan Carlos Valdivia

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