Ciudad de sombras(2010)
One city, four stories. A writer slowly travels through it, reflecting on it and his own circumstances. A foreigner remains hidden, waiting to be able to return to his place of origin. In the meantime, several episodes will cause him to become obsessed to the point of confusing reality with fantasy. A woman is left alone after the death of her husband and daughter. When her young nephew visits her, he is confronted by a disturbing phenomenon. His investigation culminates in a surprising result. A veteran taxi driver, traveling through the deserted city at night, finds his routine disrupted by the appearance of a beautiful woman surrounded by an elusive aura of mystery.
Movie: Ciudad de sombras
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Fotógrafa (Segmento: "La aceptación") / Patricia (Segmento: "Fotos de familia")
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One city, four stories. A writer slowly travels through it, reflecting on it and his own circumstances. A foreigner remains hidden, waiting to be able to return to his place of origin. In the meantime, several episodes will cause him to become obsessed to the point of confusing reality with fantasy. A woman is left alone after the death of her husband and daughter. When her young nephew visits her, he is confronted by a disturbing phenomenon. His investigation culminates in a surprising result. A veteran taxi driver, traveling through the deserted city at night, finds his routine disrupted by the appearance of a beautiful woman surrounded by an elusive aura of mystery.
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2010-06-21
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