
A Day Cut Short
2025-04-06 · 14 min · Not rated
As the day begins, a woman sets out to go about her routine, until she decides to take her children to the cemetery to see zombies. When she returns home, this interruption in her day will leave her with a strange and magical feeling.
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- Directors
- María Villar
- Production companies
- Atalante, Maleza Cine, Vecina Rental
- Countries
- Argentina
- Status
- Released
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Delfina Castagnino
Gabriela Saidón
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