Death in Torrevieja

Death in Torrevieja

2023•17m

Drama

Chetia, a single mother of an unwanted child, is forced to make a rough living in Torrevieja running balconing bets.

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Production

Escac Films

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Caterina Hurtado

Chetia

Thiago Abraham Duran

Yeray

John Abraham Ruíz

John

Raúl Ruíz

Pipo

Ana María Jiménez

Yisela

José Manuel Sánchez

Pablo

Guillermo Ortuño Gratacós

Juan Ruíz

Yoel Andreo

Ariadna Silva

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