Religion, la fuerza de la costumbre

Religion, la fuerza de la costumbre

Religious by tradition until the word came to their home.

2000 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

A Mexican family that practices religion merely as tradition encounters conflicts with faith.

Directed by Paco del Toro

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