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Amores (2004)
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El desvío... la escena del crimen (2005)
Two stories intersect, with violence as a common axis. An inside look into the world of youth boxing, full of championship illusions, combined with jealousy and envy.
The Two Worlds of Angelita (1983)
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Anacrusis (2023)
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Más allá del límite (2002)
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A young woman flees just before her wedding day and disappears to avoid facing the consequences of her actions.
Las infieles (2007)
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El corillo (2012)
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Barrios (2004)
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