22 Feb 1978
The Contraption
A man toils at building an elaborate contraption. But to what end?
Timothy
Simon is a little boy that has to deal with his babysitter, Sonia, a total nuisance. But that same night Simon will receive and unexpected visitor, Timothy, the main character of Simon's favourite show, a visit he will never forget.
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Roger Moreno Simón
Ann M. Perelló Sonia
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