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The Return (2013)
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Original name: La Patrona
Genre: Drama
Country: Mexico, USA
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La Patrona is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by United States-based television network Telemundo Studios, Miami and Mexican Argos Comunicación. The telenovela is a remake of the Venezuelan telenovela La Dueña, written by José Ignacio Cabrujas.
The name reflects a local term or slang in Mexico to address a person recognized as the main boss. However, the title is also a reflection of both the protagonist and the antagonist struggle to conquer power, authority and respect in a labor field traditionally deemed to be a man's job.
Style:
sentimental, serious, captivating, emotional, novela, realistic, telenovela
Plot:
love affair, family business, workplace, fall in love, betrayal, family relations, parents and children, love and romance, vengeance, rivalry, social differences, society, workplace romance, workplace intrigue, working class, dishonesty, boss and employee, mine, dignity, manipulation, strong female presence, godparent, siblings relations, workplace situations, devious ...
Time:
21st century, contemporary
Place:
mexico, latin america
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Country: Mexico
Duration: 45 min.
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Place:
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Country: Mexico
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Duration: 140 min.
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Style:
sentimental, emotional, romantic, realistic, talky
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Country: Mexico
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Time:
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Country: Mexico
Duration: 42 min.
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