From Afar (2015)
Director
Lorenzo Vigas
Main cast
Alfredo Castro; Luis Silva; Jericó Montilla; Catherina Cardozo
Genres
Drama
Description
In chaotic Caracas, Armando (50) is looking for young men at bus stops and offers them money to accompany him home. One day Armando takes home eighteen-year-old Elder, leader of a small band of thugs. From this meeting a relationship will be born that will change their lives forever.
Lorenzo Vigas
Main cast
Alfredo Castro; Luis Silva; Jericó Montilla; Catherina Cardozo
Genres
Drama
Description
In chaotic Caracas, Armando (50) is looking for young men at bus stops and offers them money to accompany him home. One day Armando takes home eighteen-year-old Elder, leader of a small band of thugs. From this meeting a relationship will be born that will change their lives forever.
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