Avant Pétalos Grillados
2006 · 10 min · ★ 3.7 · Science Fiction
The story tells of an extraterrestrial invasion in which the aliens kidnap bodybuilders for reasons that escape our understanding.
Directed by Velasco Broca · Written by Velasco Broca
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