Death Strokes

Death Strokes

Death Strokes

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Death Strokes

2013

1h 23m

5.9(10 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Through the film, Ivan makes a couple of odd decisions in order to overcome his detachment. First, he goes along with the wild desires of his girlfriend, Rosa. Later he gets tricked into adopting a pig. At a time when Ivan's life turns absurd, he must find himself; beyond death and unbearable heat. The film is also an allegory about the desire to overcome the current hard times in México.

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7 members

Directing

Daniel Galo

Iván

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Sofía Félix

Rosa

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Felipe Tútuti

Paul

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Roberto Medina

Dr. Bañuelos

Roberto Medina

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María Luz Macías

María

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Heriberto Norzagaray

Representante M.P.

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Rubí Molina

Lorena

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