

The South
1988-03-05 · 127 min · ★ 6.6
After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.
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- Directors
- Fernando E. Solanas
- Production companies
- Pacific Productions, Cinesur
- Countries
- Argentina, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Miguel Ángel SoláFloreal Echegoyen
Philippe LéotardRoberto
Lito CruzEl Negro
Roberto GoyenecheAmado
Ulises DumontEmilio
Gabriela ToscanoBlondi
Mario LozanoEchegoyen
Nathán PinzónRasatti
Fito PáezMarcelo
Niní GambierAdela
Susana MayoCora
Manuel VicenteEl Tordo
Fernando Siro
Susú PecoraroRosi EchegoyenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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