Candle to a Crucified (2009)
Overview
A slum boy's wake and his father's efforts to give him a last moment of dignity.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $50,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 0.372 |
Directed By
Frederico Machado
Crew
Frederico Machado
Frederico Machado
Ralf Tambke
Frederico Machado
Frederico Machado
TOP CAST
Auro Juricie
Man
Elza Gonçalves
Woman
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