Woodpeckers
2017 · 108 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Crime
Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.
Directed by José María Cabral · Written by José María Cabral
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Jean Jean Julián - J Judith Rodriguez Perez Yanelly
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Ramón Emilio Candelario Manaury -
Manuel Raposo Fausto - C Carlota Carretero Directora mujeres
- A Aleja Johnson Rosa
- M Mario Nuñez Machete
- M Merionne Toussaint
- K Keunis Álvarez
- K Karina Valdez
- O Orestes Amador
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Gil Hernández
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