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Castanho

Castanho

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Castanho

2023

0h 19m

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Drama

Mystery

Overview

Living in the countryside of the Amazon in Brazil, Argentinian María divides herself between two lives: in the community, where she lives with Dona Belém and her son, and on her suspicious trips.

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3 featured cast members

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Sofia Sahakian

María

Rosa Malagueta

Dona Belém

Israel Castro

Cícero

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Directed by: Adanilo
Written by: Adanilo

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