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As if Swallowed by Earth

As if Swallowed by Earth

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2025
0h 14m
7.6(5 votes)
Animation
Drama

Overview

Olivia, a young woman living abroad, returns to her hometown in Mexico in the hope of reconnecting with her past. But the violence she witnessed as a child has not abated, and the journey rekindles memories that are impossible to reconcile with.

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Cercle Rouge Productions

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