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The Waves

5.220121h 35mMovieDrama

After the death of his wife, Miguel decides to take a trip, postponed for many years, Argeles-sur-Mer, a small town in southern France, where thousands of refugees are concentrated for some time.

DirectorAlberto Morais
WriterAlberto Morais
ProducerAlberto Morais

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Cast · Directed by Alberto Morais

CÁCarlos Álvarez-Nóvoa
Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa
Miguel
AA
Armando Aguirre
Fernando
LMLaia Marull
Laia Marull
Blanca
SCSergio Caballero
Sergio Caballero
David
MVMarthe Villalonga
Marthe Villalonga
Teresa Finkel
VEVerónica Echegui
Verónica Echegui
CBCelso Bugallo
Celso Bugallo
JOJosu Ormaetxe
Josu Ormaetxe

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