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The Sound of Things

2016 · film · CR

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Directed by: Ariel Escalante

Starring: Liliana Biamonte, Fernando Bolaños, Claudia Barrionuevo, Ariel Escalante, Monserrat Montero Cole, Pedro Sánchez

Runtime: 75 min

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The Sound of Things is a film about a young and dedicated nurse trying to avoid the pain left by her dear cousin's suicide1. The film was directed by Ariel Escalante2 and won 1 award with 2 nominations3.

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  1. synopsis — A young and dedicated nurse is trying to avoid the pain left by her dear cousin's suicide.
  2. credit — The Sound of Things (2016) is directed by Ariel Escalante.
  3. award — The Sound of Things (2016) awards (OMDb): 1 win & 2 nominations

Synopsis

A young and dedicated nurse is trying to avoid the pain left by her dear cousin's suicide.

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