Felipe Canasto
2011-05-14 · 94 min · Not rated
1875. After the War of the Triple Alliance, Paraguay is shed of its male population. In a town without clear borders, three women will find a reason for love, thanks to a mysterious basket that they will guard with their lives. Thus was born the legend of Felipe, a being that would brought upon vengeance and death to all that saw him.
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- Directors
- Darío Cardona Herreros
- Production companies
- El Paso Films, Sette
- Countries
- Paraguay
- Status
- Released
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