Las alas de la vida (2006)
Overview
Dr. Carlos Cristos, 47, is terminally ill. He call a film director and proposes him to record his struggle for to live and die with dignity and without drama.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 1.515 |
Directed By
Antoni P. Canet
Crew
Antoni P. Canet
Carmen Font
Antoni P. Canet
Carlos Cristos
Enric Murillo
Alejandro Pla
Juan Carlos Arroyo
Edgar Vidal
Kiku Vidal
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