La sangre y la semilla

La sangre y la semilla

1959 · 82 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, History

Plaquita, the widow of a Paraguayan officer, rescues a wounded sergeant who has been a companion of her husband. She takes care of him and nurtures him back to health. But they only have one hope, to keep fighting for Paraguay against the Argentine Army.

Directed by Alberto Dubois · Written by Augusto Roa Bastos

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