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Gregorio
“A young boy from the mountains discovering the enormous and always changing city of Lima.”
7.0 / 10• 1985• 1h 25m•NR• Spanish
Drama
Storyline
Gregorio, a boy from the impoverished countryside of Peru emigrates to Lima, the capital city. Experiencing a cultural shock due to the chaotic nature of the city, he must challenge himself to learn Spanish, since his native tongue is Quechua, and survive in this whole prejudiced new world. A hostile world for poor immigrants.
Cast & Crew
Marino León de la Torre
Gregorio
LeadVP
Vetzi Pérez Palma
Juana
AV
Augusto Varillas
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MA
Manuel Acosta Ojeda
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Rafael Hernández
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OH
Oscar Huayta
Retacito
JP
Julio Pacora
Chollo
MJ
Marco Jaime
Gitano
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alejandro Legaspi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Gregorio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
