Shattered Crystals: Stories of Love, Pain and Death

Shattered Crystals: Stories of Love, Pain and Death

2024

Drama

A couple faces the heartbreaking decision of whether to disconnect their hospitalized child from life support. A woman reunites with an old acquaintance to settle unfinished business. Another woman is given the chance to save her partner through a sacrifice. A relationship reaches its end, and a woman receives a terminal diagnosis. These stories converge in an anthology about love, pain, and death.

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Production

Pupa Films

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Fatima Favela

Fatima Favela

Mariel

Pedro Halil

Pedro Halil

Ángel

Daira Mendoza

Daira Mendoza

Nadia

León Michel

Nicolás

Sara Dávila

Fernanda

Mariana Lafón

Mariana Lafón

Valeria

Verónica Muñoz

Entidad

Pau Cruz

Davinia

Axel Alcántara

Axel Alcántara

Julio

Karen Martí

Karen Martí

Mariana

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