23 Sep 2008
Chicha, esperanza y dolor
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El Día de mi Independencia
Chile, 1988
Manuela dreams of winning the "best folkloric dress" contest in the commemoration of Independence Day at school. Meanwhile, her brother Gabo takes the risk of protesting in the streets to end the dictatorship.
Top Billed Cast
Taly Rosenmann Manuela
Joaquín Guzmán Gabo
Paula Zúñiga Tía Mireya
Alejandra Oviedo Ana
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