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Malena es un nombre de tango

Malena es un nombre de tango

Sex is a curse, there is no other thing, never has been never will be.

1996 · 109 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama

The attractive Malena listen to after telling the history of her life. Her treasure is not just an emerald that she inherits from her grandfather, but the key to discover the path of her existence, the eternal fight with her sister, and the passionate relationships with men. Based on the bestselling novel by Amanda Grandes.

Directed by Gerardo Herrero

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