Chuquiago

Chuquiago

1977 · 86 min · ★ 8.1 · Drama

Racial, social and cultural aspects of La Paz (called Chuquiago by the Aymaras) seen through four stories.

Directed by Antonio Eguino · Written by Óscar Soria

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