Romelia's Secret

Romelia's Secret

Romelia's Secret

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Romelia's Secret

1988

1h 40m

7.5(6 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

The way three different generations of women view virginity and the mystery that a love story hides.

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Production Companies

Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Arcelia Ramírez

Young Romelia

Arcelia Ramírez

Acting

Diana Bracho

Dolores de Román

Diana Bracho

Acting

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Widower Roman

Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Acting

Dolores Beristáin

Romelia Orantes

No Image

Acting

Ma. Carmen Cárdenas

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

Lumi Cavazos

Blanca

Lumi Cavazos

Acting

Josefina Echánove

Castula

Josefina Echánove

Acting

Alejandro Parodi

Rafael Orantes

Alejandro Parodi

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