The Newcomers

The Newcomers

You never forget the first time.

2003 · 116 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, Thriller

The story of two brothers who get involved with a sexy stripper and her boss, the nightclub king of Santiago, as told from three perspectives.

Directed by Andrés Waissbluth · Written by Julio Rojas

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