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La Soledad

La Soledad

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La Soledad

2017

1h 29m

6.0(10 votes)

Drama

Overview

Jose lives with his family in La Soledad, a dilapidated villa located in what used to be one of Caracas' most affluent neighborhoods. After learning that the owners are planning to sell the property, Jose seeks any solution that might keep his young daughter from growing up in the city's crime-sodden slums.

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La Faena Films

Ardimages

The people behind it

Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

José Dolores López

José "El negro"

Marley Alvillaes López

Marley

Adrializ López

Adrializ

Maria del Carmen Agamez Palomino

Rosina

Jorge Thielen Hedderich

Jorge

Creative team

Directed by: Jorge Thielen Armand
Written by: Jorge Thielen Armand
Rodrigo Michelangeli
Produced by: Adriana Herrera
Rodrigo Michelangeli

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