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A short documentary

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Documentary

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A colourful look into the life of Canary Islands Immigrant Montse, her journey in Australia, and the story of connecting with your culture as a means of connecting with yourself.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

6 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

18 October 2024

Country

Australia

Cast

Montse Maccarone

Montse Maccarone

Armando Maccarone

Armando Maccarone

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