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The Erection of Toribio Bardelli

The Erection of Toribio Bardelli

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The Erection of Toribio Bardelli

2023

1h 22m

5.6(10 votes)

Drama

Overview

After the loss of their mother, a dysfunctional family is pressed to re-examine their lives. As father and children come to terms with their own existence, this journey turns into a tender and subtle meditation on grief.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Gustavo Bueno

Gustavo Bueno

Toribio Bardelli

Gisela Ponce de León

Gisela Ponce de León

Sara Bardelli

Rodrigo Sánchez-Patiño

Rodrigo Sánchez-Patiño

Silvestre Bardelli

Lucélia Santos

Lucélia Santos

Celestine

Michele Abascal

Michele Abascal

Luz Bardelli

Coco Chiarella

Coco Chiarella

Elderly Friend

Lizet Chavez

Lizet Chavez

Malaga

Beto Benitez

Beto Benitez

Ruben

Liliana Albornoz

Prostitute

Milena Alva

Pharmacist

Creative team

Directed by: Adrián Saba
Written by: Adrián Saba
Produced by: Carolina Denegri

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