

Madrid, 1987
2012-04-13 · 104 min · ★ 6.6
In 1987 Madrid, the unexpected encounter between a seasoned journalist and a young student leads to a profound exploration of love, desire, politics, power, and discovery of each other.
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- Directors
- David Trueba
- Production companies
- Buenavida Producciones
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
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José SacristánMiguel
María ValverdeÁngela
Ramon FontserèLuis
Alberto FerreiroHombre del patio (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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