Asfalto

Asfalto

2000 · 90 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Three young and desperate inhabitants of Madrid attempt to rise above their circumstances by any means available to them in that sun-drenched city. This tight-knit trio must scramble when their hasty plans become derailed by a demanding matriarch, an abusive older brother, and the entire corrupt underclass with which they deal.

Directed by Daniel Calparsoro · Written by Daniel Calparsoro

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