Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers

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Woodpeckers

2017

1h 48m

6.4(24 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

Julián finds love and a reason for living in the last place imaginable: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His romance, with fellow prisoner Yanelly, must develop through sign language and without the knowledge of dozens of guards.

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10 featured cast members

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Jean Jean

Jean Jean

Julián

Judith Rodriguez Perez

Yanelly

Ramón Emilio Candelario

Ramón Emilio Candelario

Manaury

Manuel Raposo

Manuel Raposo

Fausto

Carlota Carretero

Directora mujeres

Aleja Johnson

Rosa

Mario Nuñez

Machete

Merionne Toussaint

Keunis Álvarez

Karina Valdez

Creative team

Directed by: José María Cabral
Written by: José María Cabral

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