

Sisifo
· 2 min · ★ 10.0
A Mexican immigrant works as a dishwasher in the United States under the constant supervision of a racist boss. What will his reward be in this eternal pursuit of the American dream?
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- Directors
- Joaquín García Aguilar
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- Mexico
- Status
- Released
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