Hay que deshacer la casa

Hay que deshacer la casa

1986 · 95 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

Ana is a middle aged woman who many years ago decided to start a new life in Paris. Now she must return to her hometown after the death of her parents, since they have left her an inheritance. There she meets Laura, her only sister, with whom she has to share the money received and, especially, an old house located in the center of Guadalajara. Now, the two women will have to leave the differences and problems behind that have arisen in the past to catch up and recover the fraternal relationship. Written by lament

Directed by José Luis García Sánchez · Written by Rafael Azcona

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Amparo Rivelles Laura
Amparo Soler Leal Ana
Joaquín Kremel Frutos
Josep Maria Pou Ramón (as Jose Mª Pou)
Luis Merlo Marcelo
Guillermo Montesinos Limpiabotas
Paco Valladares Político (as Francisco Valladares)
Luis Ciges Cacharrero
Antonio Gamero Político
Félix Rotaeta Crespo
Carlos Tristancho Pacho
Agustín González Huete

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