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The Substitute

Original title: El Suplente

“Nobody is saved alone.”

2022 · 1 h 52 min
Directed by Diego Lerman · Argentina · Latin American Cinema
CrimeDramaThriller

Cast

Bárbara Lennie Alfredo Castro Juan Minujín Rita Cortese Josh Golombek Agustín Rittano

Plot

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes a job as a substitute teacher at a public school in a poor neighborhood.

Sinekatalog’s take

Diego Lerman's 2022 Argentine thriller-drama, with Juan Minujín, is a recent film; the details here rest on the synopsis.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (1,592 votes)
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