Movie: Crossing Borders

Top 10 Billed Cast

Carlos Iglesias
Carlos Iglesias

Martín

Javier Gutiérrez
Javier Gutiérrez

Marcos

Nieve de Medina
Nieve de Medina

Pilar

Isabel Blanco
Isabel Blanco

Hannah

Enrique Cazorla
Enrique Cazorla

Aldo Sebastianelli
Aldo Sebastianelli

Tonino

Ángela del Salto
Ángela del Salto

Mari Carmen

Iñaki Guevara
Iñaki Guevara

Alberto

Isabelle Stoffel
Isabelle Stoffel

Erika

Miguel de Lira
Miguel de Lira

Gallego

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    In 1960, Martín and Marcos are forced by their difficult personal circumstances to travel to Switzerland in search of work, leaving their families in the Madrid of Franco's Spain. But they undertake more than a simple journey; they begin the road to a new life.

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    2006-03-19

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