On Hold (2011)
Overview
Between the city and the countryside, the subtle and modern forms of slavery unfold. A girl waits for the pick-up truck that will transport her to the city. Once there, amidst a never-ending row of walls and fences, she peeks into the entrance to a school. Lined up and in uniform, those girls are not the ones Carmen will join.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.333 |
Directed By
Gabriela Calvache
Crew
Gabriela Calvache
Gabriela Calvache
Armando Salazar
Amaia Merino
Felipe Álvarez
Juan José Luzuriaga
Lucía Moscoso
Verónica Haro Abril
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