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Under the Skin

Under the Skin

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Under the Skin

2016

0h 18m

4.0(4 votes)

Drama

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After years away from home, Duna returns to his home village to get reunited with his ill father. Upon arrival, she will feel rejection and misunderstanding about her trans-sexuality. Will she reconcile with her past and father?

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5 featured cast members

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Rocío Alzueta

Rocío Alzueta

Duna

Joan Verdú

Joan Verdú

Juan

Encarna Hernando

Rosa

Adrián Aires

Primo

Margarita Hernández

Tía

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Directed by: Antonio Ufarte
Written by: Antonio Ufarte

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