Over the Waves

Over the Waves

1950 · 128 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Music, Romance

The life of the musician Juventino Rosas, who despite his talent lived an existence of misfortune and poverty.

Directed by Ismael Rodríguez · Written by Pedro de Urdimalas

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