El tesoro del Yunque (2001)
Overview
A group of children camp in the yard of their grandmother's house in the outskirts of El Yunque. Plunged into a fantastic collective dream, the children get lost in El Yunque and experience the adventure of finding their way home, as they meet themselves and three magical characters who represent our cultural mix: an indian, a black freed slave, and a Spanish gentleman.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 1.141 |
Directed By
Vicente Castro
TOP CAST
Ofelia D'Acosta
Abuela
Elí Cay
dios taíno del bien
Claudia Ramos
Christie
Pedro Juan Texidor
Spaniard
José Luis (Chavito) Marrero
Abuelo
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