The Mystery of the Almond Trees

The Mystery of the Almond Trees

The Mystery of the Almond Trees

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The Mystery of the Almond Trees

2004

2h 17m

4.0(9 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Thriller

Overview

A pair of macho private detectives pose as a gay couple to gain access into the world of a perverted wealthy widow, Doña Josefina, also known as “Mrs. Open Mind.” The widow’s summer home, it seems, is a legendary lightning rod for scandal because of mysterious and evil incidents that occur there.

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11 members

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María Rojo

Dona Josefina

María Rojo

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Alejandro Tommasi

Don Joaquin

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José Juan Meraz

Alfonso / Alejandro

José Juan Meraz

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Karla Constantini

Raquel

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Manuel Medina

Javier / Gilberto

Manuel Medina

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Abril Medina

Novia

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Irma Villaseñor

Figurante

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Lorena Curiel

Figurante

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Edwin Ballesteros

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Citlali Navarro

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Gerardo González

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