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IMDB Rating: 6.1

IMDB Votes: 4000

Genere: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Country: Spain, UK, USA, Argentina

Duration: 107 min

Plot tags: tense, bleak, serious, psychological, suspenseful, suspense, inspirational, romantic, political, romantic drama