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Orphans (2014)
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Orphans (2014)
Original name: Huérfanos
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Mexico
Duration: 155 min.
Story: Orphans is the true story of a forbidden love affair set in the oppressive and violent atmosphere of nineteenth century Mexico. One man, Melchor Ocampo, driven by the twin passions of love and idealism, defies the stain of illegitimacy to shake off the crippling yoke of Spain and the Catholic Church. In so doing he becomes a founding figure of modern day Mexico.
Plot: biopic, ancient, political intrigue, prison, chess, wedding, sex scene, priest, cemetery, church, orphan, poverty, father daughter relationship, death of protagonist, mother daughter relationship, birth, debt, card playing, river, pregnant woman, horse riding, mexican revolution, last will and testament, confession, congress ...
Time: 19th century, ancient times
Place: paris france, mexico, new orleans

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The Attempt Dossier (2010)
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Duration: 120 min.
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