Roma

Roma

Uncovering the buried past...

2004 · 152 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, History, Romance, Mystery

Joaquín Góñez, a novelist in his sixties recalls his emotions, his wild years in Buenos Aires, the memories of old friends, the meaning of loyalty and the intimate relationship with his mother, Roma.

Directed by Adolfo Aristarain · Written by Mario Camus

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