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2003 · 91 min · ★ 7.5 · Thriller, Crime

Dayana, a young woman fresh out of prison, wants to clear up the mystery surrounding the death of her brother, Pitchi. The police conclude his death was an accident, but Dayana receives an anonymous phone call that reveals how wrong the police is. Dayana’s own investigation leads to a gang leader called El Calvo. She infiltrates his gang, the Angelitos Negros. What will happen?

Directed by Pierre Maraval · Written by Diunabis Ramirez

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Barbara Blanca Dayana
Septimo Jimenez El Calvo
Hiran Zuaznabar Niki
Alberto Yanes Rafael / Un policier anonyme
Arletty Valdez Marta
Enrique Almirante Commissaire de police
Leo Fuentes Michel
Carlos A. Pompa Ale
Lauren Buckland Susana
Eriche Gener Pitchi
Yadira Corratje Sandra
Ana Victoria Pozo Maria

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