El mal trato

El mal trato

2015 · 67 min · Drama

Ramiro is a teacher from the south of Chile that does not expect much of life. His relationship with his wife Irma has been out of a passion for years. Unexpectedly Irma decides to abandon him. The surrounding events take out the worst of Ramiro while he becomes an obscure person. A story of transformation, when the darkness within rises.

Directed by Daniel Vivanco · Written by Daniel Vivanco

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