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Scraps of Life

Scraps of Life

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Scraps of Life

2008

1h 40m

3.0(1 votes)

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Overview

The movie follows four women of different generations and their struggle in the cold world of modeling.

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

William Levy

William Levy

Thiago

Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano

Erika Monserrate Vélez Zambrano

Giovanna Andrade

Giovanna Andrade

Christian Bach

Christian Bach

Rafaela Marti

Marina Salvarezza

Maria Teresa Guerrero

Maria Teresa Guerrero

Aurora Valdez

Omar Naranjo

Mariela Alcala

Mariela Alcala

Creative team

Directed by: Viviana Cordero
Written by: Viviana Cordero

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