White Elephant

White Elephant

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2012-05-16
Genre:Drama
Duration:105 min
Director:Pablo Trapero
Actors:Ricardo Darín, Jérémie Renier, Martina Gusmán, Federico Barga, Walter Jakob
Production:Morena Films, Matanza Cine, Patagonik, Full House, ARTE France Cinéma
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Overview:

While working alongside his long-time friend and colleague in building a hospital for the residents of a Buenos Aries shantytown, a troubled priest finds solace in a young, atheist social worker.

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