Lacuna

2014 | Color | 14:39

The relationship between Lucia and her grandmother, Tita, becomes strained after a family secret comes to light.

Country: México
Direction: Baumeister; Laura
Script: Baumeister; Laura
Production: Sarmiento; Julián
Photography: Kuhn; Teresa
Sound: Wheelock; Ricardo
Cast:Ramos; Carmen, Calderón; Rodolfo, Adalid; Raúl, Pradis; Meraqui, Pruneda; Úrsula, Reynaud; Danae, Cervantes; Greta, Roel; Adriana
Art direction: Morfín; Rebeca
Participation year at FICM: 2014

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