El acuarelista

El acuarelista

2008 · 88 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Comedy

A timid and sensitive man quits his 9-5 job to pursue his dream of becoming a watercolor painter. However, his neighbors and love will not agree with his new endeavor.

Directed by Daniel Rodríguez Risco · Written by Eduardo Mendoza de Echave

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