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The Simple Things
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The Simple Things

2015-09-02 · 26 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

Penelope is a civil servant who lives with her mother, who has Alzheimer's. One day she meets Ulises, a poor old man who has lost his memory and his identity papers. She convinces him that he is her father and he must come home to take care of his wife.

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Directors
Álvaro Anguita
Production companies
EQUECO
Countries
Chile
Status
Released

Top Cast

Catalina SaavedraCatalina SaavedraPenélope
Anita ReevesAnita ReevesNocha
Victoria GonzálezChofi
Yessica GonzálezVirginia
Claudio de BarcaEvaristo
Judith ArayaFamiliar 1
Pablo CalistoPablo CalistoFamiliar 2
Silvia ContrerasQuiosquera
Carlos Felipe MonteroUlises

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