A Place Close to Heaven

A Place Close to Heaven

1952 · 120 min · ★ 8.2 · Drama

An honest man emigrates to the capital in search of a better life, but ends up mired in extreme poverty along with his family; forced to overcome tragedy and despair to find, even in misery, a glimmer of hope.

Directed by Rogelio A. González · Written by Rogelio A. González

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