Voyage to Nowhere

Voyage to Nowhere

First The Holy Innocents. Now a comedy film

1986 · 134 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy

The Iniesta-Galván family is a theatre company that goes from town to town offering its performances. Over the years, its members will have to adapt to changes and make decisions, like that of whether or not to continue performing. One day, unexpectedly, a son that he has fathered on his travels presents himself to Carlos Galván.

Directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez · Written by Fernando Fernán Gómez

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José Sacristán Carlos Galván
Laura del Sol Juanita Plaza
Juan Diego Sergio Maldonado
María Luisa Ponte Julia Iniesta
Gabino Diego Carlos Piñeiro
Nuria Gallardo Rosita del Valle
Fernando Fernán Gómez Don Arturo
Queta Claver Doña Leonor
Emma Cohen Sor Martirio
Agustín González Zacarías Carpintero
Carlos Lemos Daniel Otero
Miguel Rellán Dr. Arencibia

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