The Substitute

Nobody is saved alone.

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2022 / 111min.

Rating6

Genres

Drama

Crime

Synopsis

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

Directors

Diego Lerman

Actors

Bárbara Lennie

María Merlino

Juan Minujín

Rita Cortese

Alfredo Castro

Agustín Rittano

Renata Lerman

Lucas Arrúa

Martín Kohan

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