14 Mar 2008
The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner
The story of Alex, who, with the help of his charismatic grandfather, embarks on a journey in search of his real self.
Cuarto de Hora
Alex (25), is a young Haitian man living in Chile who is undocumented and does not speak Spanish. After a car accident he is helped and translated by Daniela (50), a passerby with whom he is going to live what could be his last 15 minutes of life.
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Steevens Benjamin Jean
María Olga Matte Daniela
Ernesto Meléndez Paramédico
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