
Madrid, 1987
Two characters: old and young; teacher and pupil; man and woman. Four walls within which they conjure intellectualism, relive the profession (journalism), explore politics and discover each other.
Genre: Drama
Director: David Trueba
Actors: Alberto Ferreiro, Bárbara de Lemus, José Sacristán, María Valverde, Ramon Fontserè
Country: Spain
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