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MEXICO · 1952

A Place Close to Heaven

Rogelio A. González
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Synopsis

An honest man emigrates to the capital in search of a better life, but ends up mired in extreme poverty along with his family; forced to overcome tragedy and despair to find, even in misery, a glimmer of hope.

Year1952
CountryMexico
DirectorRogelio A. González
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