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Ruth

Ruth

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Ruth

"She makes the world a better place."

2017

0h 7m

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Drama

Family

Overview

Young teenager Sofia is entering the difficult world of high school. Her perspective of her world changes when she meets the exciting and mysterious Ruth, who changes everything.

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E Corp Studio

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sofía Cantillo

Sofía Cantillo

Sofía

Luisa Rivera

Luisa Rivera

Ruth

Crystal Mendivil

Crystal Mendivil

Anchorwoman

Michelle Harp

Michelle Harp

Student

Paola López

Paola López

Student

Ana Treviño

Ana Treviño

Student

María Andrea Moreno

María Andrea Moreno

Student

Lucía Cantillo

Lucía Cantillo

Sister

Lucía Villarreal

Mother

Jordi Cantillo

Professor

Creative team

Directed by: Erik Mariñelarena
Written by: Erik Mariñelarena
Produced by: Erik Mariñelarena

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