Hijas únikas

Hijas únikas

90 min · Drama

In 2006 Santiago, 16-year-old Antonia defies her single mother in search of her absentee father, hoping to secure permission for a school trip to Argentina. Along the way, she reconnects with a half-sister she never knew and ultimately learns that her mother’s love may be the only anchor she needs.

Directed by Alba Gaviraghi · Written by Alba Gaviraghi

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