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The Zanctuary

2016-07-06 · 22 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Drama

The Zanctuary is a decadent bar in Lower Manhattan owned by a former prostitute, Dora Ramona del Pilar. An undercover police detective follows an investigation on human trafficking discovering what's hidden under the bar: rooms filled with Dora's terrible sins and her attempts at redemption.

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Directors
José André Sibaja
Production companies
Oblivion Films
Countries
United States of America, Spain, Costa Rica
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joey AriasJoey AriasDora Ramona del Pilar
Sophia LamarSophia LamarOlvido Buenaventura
Amanda LeporeAmanda LeporeMiss Divine
Wanda Nobles ColonWanda Nobles ColonPaca, la Piranha
Cherie DanielleCherie DanielleLulu
José André SibajaJosé André SibajaJuana Von Loka
Mami KimuraMami KimuraMadame May Lynn
Justin A. FosqueJoseito
Juan Pablo SosaMoses
AmmoTina Cajon
Kelvin HaleKelvin HaleUrbinati
Madeline FarbsteinMadeline FarbsteinUrsula
Luca NicoraDean
Kathy BiehlKathy BiehlThe Valkyre
Charles DelGattoPoliceman
Sandra GagaloThe Zanctuary's Client
Jordon SchimentiThe Zanctuary's Client

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