In the border town of Malpaso: Braulio works with his grandfather while his twin, Candido, remains secluded due to his albinism. After their grandfather passes, Braulio will look after Candido, who dreams of the return of their father.
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Title: Malpaso (2019)
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| Ettore D'Alessandro | ... | El Arenero | |
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Ramón Emilio Candelario | ... | Papo |
| Pepe Sierra | ... | La Cherna | |
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Vicente Santos | ... | Braulio adulto |
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James Saintil | ... | Pasolero |
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Marie Michelle Bazile | ... | Badria |
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Ariel Diaz | ... | Cándido |
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Jabnel Calizan | ... | Hombre Bar |
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Brainy Serrano | ... | Cachibache |
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Peter Jean Baptiste | ... | Tornillo |
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Wigberto Deschamps | ... | Gueguelo |
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Luis Bryan Mesa | ... | Braulio |
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John Nuel Estevez | ... | Venel |
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Candido and Braulio are fraternal twins growing up in the border town of Malpaso, Jimani, right across the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Growing up orphaned, Braulio helps his grandfather sell coal in the market while Candido stays in their secluded home due to his albinism. Their life takes a turn for the worst after the unexpected demise of their grandfather. Now Braulio will need to look after his brother and both will attempt to make ends meet in the border town market. All the while, Candido dreams of the eventual return of their estranged father. Written by HV
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border town | twin brothers | albino | house on fire | place name in title |Genres:
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Country:
Dominican RepublicRelease Date:
12 March 2020 (Dominican Republic) See more »Also Known As:
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DOP63,443,186 (estimated)Company Credits
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A really deep story with a heartbroken development full of uncertain sequences, thinking that is totally possible have a life in the exact way we saw on the screen here in D.R., lets say this story-line with better executions could be a delightful movie.