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The Oak's Shadow

The Oak's Shadow

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The Oak's Shadow

2015

1h 12m

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Drama

Overview

Jorge, a biology teacher, lost his wife 5 years ago, and has not been able to overcome his grief. His children consider their grandfather Roberto as their main father figure. Everything changes when the latter is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and they have to put him in a rest-home. It is then that Jorge reconsiders his damaged relationship with his father and children.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Daniel Candia

Daniel Candia

Jorge

Julio Jung

Julio Jung

Roberto

Francesca Poloni

Elisa

Vicente Almuna

Vicente Almuna

Pascual

Victoria Freire

Pilar

Felipe Gómez Gutiérrez

Pablo

Daniela Castillo Toro

Daniela Castillo Toro

Isabel

Varinia Aguilera

Nurse

Raúl López

Raúl López

Birthday Uncle

Lucía Troncoso

Birthday Aunt

Creative team

Directed by: Nicolás Saldivia
Written by: Paloma Miranda
Michelle Redón

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