Alanis

2017

1h 22m

6.3(45 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young Buenos Aires mother finds employment as a sex worker and struggles to live under the same laws that are supposed to protect her.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Sofía Gala Castiglione

Alanis

Acting

Dante Della Paolera

Dante

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Dana Basso

Gisela

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Silvina Sabater

Andrea

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Carlos Vuletich

Román

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Estela Garelli

Trabajadora social

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Santiago Pedrero

Santiago

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