01 Jan 1994
Alsasua 1936
Based on the life of Marino Ayerra, who was appointed as parson priest of Alsasua (Navarra) two days before the start of the Spanish Civil War.
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Josep Maria Domènech Josep ancià
Josefina Espinosa Laura anciana
Emma Vilarasau Laura
Lluís Homar Josep
Àlex Monner Jove
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