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The Substitute
“Nobody is saved alone.”
5.9 / 10• 2022• 1h 51m•NR• Spanish
DramaCrime
Storyline
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Cast & Crew
Juan Minujín
Lucio
Lead
Bárbara Lennie
Mariela
Alfredo Castro
El Chileno
Rita Cortese
Amalia
MM
María Merlino
Clara
LA
Lucas Arrúa
Dilan
RL
Renata Lerman
Sol
Martín Kohan
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Diego Lerman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Substitute is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
