En mi país

En mi país

2004 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Music

The illusion and joy of Christmas arrives from the four cardinal points of Latin America. The film recreates a typical Christmas party with Puerto Rican and Latin American artists, whom convey how Christmas is celebrated in their countries.

Directed by Paloma Suau · Written by Paloma Suau

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