Against the Sea
2011-06-25 · 20 min · Not rated
Contra El Mar (Against The Sea) is a portrait of a young marriage struggling to find common ground amid hardship and uncertainty.
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- Richard Parkin
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- Mexico, United States of America
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- Released
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Adolfo MaderaHectorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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