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The Substitute

The Substitute
★ 5.9/10•2022•1h 51m•16•Drama•Crime

Nobody is saved alone.

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

Diego Lerman · Director

Diego Lerman · Writer

María Meira · Writer

Luciana De Mello · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageES
Release DateOct 20, 2022
Revenue$16,059

Actors

Juan Minujín

Juan Minujín

Lucio

Bárbara Lennie

Bárbara Lennie

Mariela

Alfredo Castro

Alfredo Castro

El Chileno

Rita Cortese

Rita Cortese

Amalia

María Merlino

Clara

Lucas Arrúa

Dilan

Renata Lerman

Sol

Martín Kohan

Martín Kohan

Agustín Rittano

Agustín Rittano

El Perro Olmos

Belen Enguidanos

Vanesa (voice)

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