La encomienda(2021)
Far from showing a shipwreck as an adventure, La encomienda reveals the traumatic experience suffered by those who fight for their lives in extraordinary circumstances, in which both hopelessness and their own patience become powerful enemies.
Movie: La encomienda
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Pietro Gnarini
Abreu
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Overview
Far from showing a shipwreck as an adventure, La encomienda reveals the traumatic experience suffered by those who fight for their lives in extraordinary circumstances, in which both hopelessness and their own patience become powerful enemies.
Release Date
2021-11-21
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
Español
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