
Living Is What Matters
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mamá Rosita
Padre Aurelio
Esteban

Lo que importa es vivir
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A drifter named Candelario asks to spend the night at the hacienda of Don Lazaro. Once there, he gets the offer to stay and work as a laborer with a fixed salary. Over time, Candelario is gaining the confidence of his employer, and becomes indispensable. The situation will change radically when Don Lazarus discovers that Candelario is having a love affair with his wife.
Release Date
1987-10-21
Average
5.4
Rating:
2.7 startsTagline
An inordinate passion invaded their bodies and minds
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