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The Bird of Happiness

The Bird of Happiness

1993•1h 55m•4.8/10
Drama

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4.8/10(9)

While some people need to be surrounded by friends to be happy, Carmen (Mercedes Sampietro) is perfectly content by herself, pursuing her vocation as an art restorer. But her bubble of isolation is punctured when she becomes the survivor of a violent assault. Shaken by the incident, Carmen decides she needs a break from it all. So begins a soul-searching journey that takes Carmen back to her hometown in southern Spain, where she contemplates the joys and sorrows of her past.

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Mercedes Sampietro

Mercedes Sampietro

Carmen

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Nani

José Sacristán

José Sacristán

Eduardo

Carlos Hipólito

Carlos Hipólito

Enrique Jr.

Lluís Homar

Lluís Homar

Daniel Dicenta

Daniel Dicenta

Mari Carmen Prendes

Mari Carmen Prendes

Jordi Torras

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