The Swan of Wishes

The Swan of Wishes (2009)

December 3rd, 20090h 14min

Documentary
80%

Overview

Sergio Abel lives in a small town in Central Cuba and he videotapes his life. He is also a grade school teacher. A beautiful documentary that incorporates Sergio’s observations and footage and his student’s aspirations for the future with the outsider’s eye to tell his story.


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