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White Elephant

White Elephant

I dream of dying for them, help me to live for them.

2012•1h 45m•6.5/10
Drama

Ratings

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6.5/10(121)

While working alongside his long-time friend and colleague in building a hospital for the residents of a Buenos Aries shantytown, a troubled priest finds solace in a young, atheist social worker.

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Production

Morena Films, Matanza Cine, Patagonik, Full House, ARTE France Cinéma

Language

ES

Status

Released

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Cast

Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Darín

Julián

Jérémie Renier

Jérémie Renier

Nicolás

Martina Gusmán

Martina Gusmán

Luciana

Federico Barga

Federico Barga

Monito

Walter Jakob

Walter Jakob

Lisandro

Mauricio Minetti

Mauricio Minetti

Cruz

Raul Ramos

Obispo

Pablo Gatti

Sandoval

Tatiana Giménez

Tati

Susana Varela

Susana Varela

Carmelita

Julio Zarza

Danilo

Stella Maris Delacroix

Rosa

Esteban Díaz

Chato

Miguel Arancibia

Capataz

José "Negro" Gomez

Domingo

Miguel Zárate

Miguel Zárate

Altamirano

Norma Lacava

Raquel

Oscar Berruezo

Astudillo

Patricio Agustín Stella

Pato

Felipe Bonacina

Cura Pastoral 1

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