About 12

About 12

2015 · 75 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

Twelve year old Juana goes to a British school in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, where she fails both socially and academically. A week away from the exams that will determine her future in the institution, she is surrounded by the same routine; going to class and trying to pull her social life back together, with useless attempts in between. Juana goes through these strange days apparently feeling indifferent towards the situation.

Directed by Martín Shanly · Written by Martín Shanly

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