Espina

Espina

2025 · Comedy, Drama

Tired of being treated like a child by everyone due to his physical limitations, Jonathan, 29, embarks on a wild and heartfelt trip to Panama with unlikely companions to confront the doctor who caused his disability.

Directed by Daniel Poler · Written by Daniel Poler

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