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El deseo

6.219481h 35mMovieDramaRomance

Two sisters fall in love with the same man while one of them suffers from an incurable illness. Based on Hermann Sudermann's novel Der Wunsch, the film explores love, jealousy, sacrifice, and the moral conflicts that arise when desire threatens family bonds.

DirectorChano Urueta
WriterChano Urueta
ProducerVicente Saisó Piquer

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 1 other country

El deseo isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Chano Urueta

ETEmilio Tuero
Emilio Tuero
Roberto
RFRosita Fornés
Rosita Fornés
Olga
JRJosefina Romagnoli
Josefina Romagnoli
Marta
JMJorge Mondragón
Jorge Mondragón
Doctor
NO
Natalia Ortiz
Mamá de Roberto
AS
Agustín Sen
Don Aurelio (padre de Roberto)
JGJosé Goula
José Goula
Padre de Marta y Olga
AWAurora Walker
Aurora Walker
Josefina (madre de Marta y Olga)
MNManuel Noriega
Manuel Noriega
Doctor (uncredited)
AR
Aurora Ruiz
Criada (uncredited)
DGDavid Valle González
David Valle González
Empleado de Roberto (uncredited)

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