Kamchatka

Kamchatka

6.7IMDb Score
Released:2002-10-17
Genre:Drama
Duration:106 min
Director:Marcelo Piñeyro
Actors:Ricardo Darín, Cecilia Roth, Héctor Alterio, Fernanda Mistral, Tomás Fonzi
Production:Alquimia Films, Patagonik, Oscar Kramer, TVE, Vía Digital, INCAA, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
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Overview:

In 1976, Argentina fell into the hands of a de facto government. Thousands of citizens are persecuted and kidnapped. This is the case of the parents of two children, who, knowing they are wanted, decide to hide.

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