Rain

Rain

She doesn't know where she's going, he doesn't know where she's coming from

2008 · 110 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

Buenos Aires. It rains. Alma is in her car, stuck in Buenos Aires' traffic. She has recently broken-up with her boyfriend, and she has been living in her little car since then. Suddenly, Roberto gets into the car. He's wet and hurt, he's tired of the rain, of broken dreams. He has come back after thirty years abroad. In this new city he has nothing and nobody, just a father in coma, whom he has no relationship. He promises to leave the car as soon as the rain ceases. Alma, not knowing exactly why lets him in. That night will be different. And the next few days too. There's something new to find in the depth of their hearts.

Directed by Paula Hernández · Written by Paula Hernández

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Valeria Bertuccelli Alma
Ernesto Alterio Roberto
Inés Baum Mujer celular
Osvaldo Djeredjian Mozo
Alejo Mango Taborda
Edgardo Castro Andrés
Matias Umpierrez Recepcionista hotel
Néstor Carniglia Mudador
Sebastián Mogordoy Mudador
Félix Tornquist Mudador
Carlos Defeo Humorista boite
María Ucedo Ana

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