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The Substitute
“Nobody is saved alone.”
20226.01h 51m
Overview
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.
Directed by Diego Lerman
Written by María Meira, Diego Lerman, Luciana De Mello
Produced by Nicolás Avruj, Diego Lerman
Box Office0Revenue: $16K
Top Cast
Juan Minujín
Lucio
Bárbara Lennie
Mariela
Alfredo Castro
El Chileno
Rita Cortese
Amalia
M
María Merlino
Clara
L
Lucas Arrúa
Dilan
R
Renata Lerman
Sol
M
Martín Kohan
Agustín Rittano
El Perro Olmos
B
Belen Enguidanos
Vanesa (voice)
Themes & Keywords
argentinaschool
About The Substitute
The Substitute is a drama, crime film released in 2022 exploring themes of argentina, school. Directed by Diego Lerman, it stars Juan Minujín, Bárbara Lennie, Alfredo Castro. 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.
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