

Ascenso
2020-09-20 · 15 min · ★ 6.8
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- Directors
- Juanjo Giménez Peña
- Production companies
- Nadir Films
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
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Josean Bengoetxea
Miki Esparbé
Albert Salazar
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