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MEXICO · 1949

Salon Mexico

Emilio “Indio” Fernández
exploitation cabaret culture sibling sacrifice betrayal class struggle
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Synopsis

Mercedes works as a cabaret performer to pay for her sister's studies. Problems begin when Mercedes and Paco, her exploiter, win a dance contest, but he refuses to share the prize with her.

Year1949
CountryMexico
DirectorEmilio “Indio” Fernández
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