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There once was a man
There once was a man

There once was a man

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Drama

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Joan is a middle-aged man who, after a series of symptoms, discovers he has Parkinson's disease. Tremors in his hands and a sense of loss of control take over the protagonist. Over time, the tremors become more frequent and intense. In “Había una vez un hombre” we follow Joan on an emotional journey as he struggles to come to terms with her new reality and faces the physical and emotional challenges that the disease brings.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

28 September 2023

Country

Spain

Cast

Joan Maimó

Joan Maimó

Joan

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