A deaf teenager submitted to a cochlear implant surgery must be face his fear of speaking to approach a young girl that he has fallen in love at first sight.
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Luis Largo
María Cecilia Rodas
Daniel Montalván
Diego Ulloa
Gabriela Giese
Jazmín Erazo
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