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The Folkloristas
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The Folkloristas

2018-05-12 · 48 min · Not rated

Adventure · Comedy · Crime

An academic and a private detective investigate mysteries with supernatural roots in the dark side of Mexican folklore.

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Directors
Samuel Frank
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Marisol VeraAlma Castillo
Timothy Daniel AllenPawnbroker
Joe Rojas Jr.Vaquero
Chalice EbowGeorgette
Olivia MercadoMissing Girl
Eric AguirrePolice Officer
Mario RamirezMillennial Manager
Chencho FloresChencho Sanchez
Margarita GarciaDona Inez
Desiree Lewis-AcostaValeria

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