El canto de la cigarra

El canto de la cigarra (1973)

June 1st, 19731h 28min

Drama, TV Movie
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Overview

The teenage Bisbi, who plays the role of mother to her younger siblings, is the daughter of the indolent Aris, someone who just observes the passing of the years, hoping that circumstances will provide what his family may need, like the cicada in the fable; even when Bisbi tries to make him understand that their survival depends on their personal effort, which is what the industrious ant did every day…


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