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El árbol

El árbol

Genres

FamilyDrama

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An elderly couple debates whether to cut down an ancient acacia tree that has witnessed the major memories of our lives.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 February 2007

Country

Argentina

Cast

Julio Fontán

Julio Fontán

Julio

María Merlino

María Merlino

Maria

Gustavo Fontán

Gustavo Fontán

Federico Fontán

Federico Fontán

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