Juliana

Juliana

It's difficult to be a peruvian. Even more so, if you are a woman. Julianne is a peruvian girl...

1988 · 94 min · ★ 8.8 · Drama, Family

Juliana tells the story of a little girl who dresses like a boy to join a gang that her brother is in. The story shows the reality of young kids that join gangs.

Directed by Fernando Espinoza · Written by René Weber

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