The Chosen Ones

The Chosen Ones

You will not believe in love again

2015•1h 45m•6.3/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.3/10(80)

Sofia, 14 years old, is in love with Ulises. Because of him, in spite of him, she is forced into a prostitution network in Mexico. To set her free, Ulises will have to find another girl to replace her. Adapted from Jorge Volpi’s novel, set in the world of juvenile prostitution.

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Production

Krafty Films, Manny Films, Televisa, Canana

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Nancy Talamantes

Óscar Torres

José Santillán Cabuto

Raquel Presa

Alicia Quiñonez

Alicia Quiñonez

Leidi Gutiérrez

Leidi Gutiérrez

Edward Coward

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