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My Dad is a Santa
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My Dad is a Santa

2021-11-18 · 97 min · ★ 2.0

Family · Comedy

A recently divorced dad loses his job and must take care of his daughter and try to keep in her the illusion of Christmas so he accepts a job as "Santa" in a toy store. The story unfolds full of fun and emotional moments for the enjoyment of the whole family.

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Directors
Daniel Moreno
Production companies
Infinito Films, La Media Docena
Countries
Costa Rica
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mario Chacón
Silvia Baltodano
Erik HernándezAndrés
Valentina Cañas
Mariluz BermúdezMariluz BermúdezCatalina
Daniel Moreno
Charlene StewartFeliz
Noelia CamposNoelia Campos
Eugenia Chaverri
Gustavo ApuyMudito
Erika HidalgoErika HidalgoEntrevistadora

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