After Lucia
2012 · 103 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama
Alejandra and her dad Roberto have just moved to town. She is new at school, he has a new job. Starting over is sometimes complicated when you have left so much behind.
Directed by Michel Franco · Written by Michel Franco
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Tessa Ía Alejandra -
Hernán Mendoza Roberto - G Gonzalo Vega Sisto José
- T Tamara Yazbek Bernal Camila
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Paco Rueda Javier - P Paloma Cervantes Irene
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Carmen Beato Leticia -
Mónica del Carmen Maestra -
Nailea Norvind Insurance agent
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