La omisión

La omisión

2018 · 87 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

In a snowy and industrial city in the south of Argentina, Paula, a 23-year-old girl from Buenos Aires, starts an intense job hunt with the sole purpose of saving money. The lack of a job, a home and a stable emotional environment will end up turning that search into a personal and introspective journey.

Directed by Sebastián Schjaer · Written by Sebastián Schjaer

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