
28 Nov 2007

The Savages
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
Lea, at 10 years old, still wets her bed. Gloria, her mother, divorced and almost absent, is looking for a wet nurse. Along comes Maria, a young girl who fervently believes that good wishes can come true. Maria will try to overcome Lea's hostility and in this attempt she will discover a dark secret
Lea
Nana
Madre
Padre
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A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
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