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The Name of the Son [El nombre del hijo]
On a trip to the seaside, Lucho battles the inconveniences of puberty while his family recognise him for who he is, in this beautiful portrayal of familial love.
Overview
On a trip to the seaside, Lucho battles the inconveniences of puberty while his family recognise him for who he is, in this beautiful portrayal of familial love.
Screened as part of Shorts programme My Time to Shine.
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