The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 86%. Critics rate it 23 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Critics rate it 23 points higher than audiences do.
43 audience votes
Key crew
- Diego LermanDirector
- Diego LermanWriter
- María MeiraWriter
- Luciana De MelloWriter
- José VillalobosOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Juan MinujínLucio
- Bárbara LennieMariela
- Alfredo CastroEl Chileno
- Rita CorteseAmalia
- María MerlinoClara
- Lucas ArrúaDilan
- Renata LermanSol
- Martín KohanCast
- Agustín RittanoEl Perro Olmos
- Belen EnguidanosVanesa (voice)
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Themes
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