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Blocks

2010

0h 15m

5.5(14 votes)

Drama

Overview

Thirteen-year old Luchito lives in a working class complex of blocks in Santiago, Chile. He is obsessed with Manuel, a sixteen-year old who lives in the building across from him.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Alfonso David

Luchito

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Pedro Campos

Manuel Tapia

Pedro Campos

Acting

Paula Zúñiga

Luchito's Mother

Paula Zúñiga

Acting

María de Los Ángeles García

Liliana

María de Los Ángeles García

Acting

Pablo Macaya

Manuel's Father

Pablo Macaya

Acting

Trinidad González

Manuel's Mother

Trinidad González

Acting

Clara María Escobar

Neighbor

Clara María Escobar

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