The Castle

The Castle

2023 · 78 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Documentary

Having worked as a housekeeper all her life, Justina inherits from her former employer a mansion in the middle of the Argentinian pampas. Under one condition: she must never leave. In this modern fairy tale, Justina and her daughter Alexia will face the challenges of keeping that promise alive.

Directed by Martín Benchimol · Written by Martín Benchimol

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