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The young daughter of a peasant landowner is presented with expectations to Cali society, however, despite her beauty and her education, she is received in a bad way due to her peasant origins. She manages to overcome the pain, recovers her dignity and returns to the field.
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The young daughter of a peasant landowner is presented with expectations to Cali society, however, despite her beauty and her education, she is received in a bad way due to her peasant origins. She manages to overcome the pain, recovers her dignity and returns to the field.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama, Music
Written By:Máximo Calvo Olmedo
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Runtime:67 minutes
Studio:Calvo Film Company
Cast
Máximo Calvo Olmedo
Director
Julio E. Agudelo
Musician 'Los Millonarios' duet
Marta Bustamante
Singer
Delfina Calvo
Luisa de la Peña
Esperanza Calvo
Rosa de la Peña
Teresita Calvo
Ramona de la Peña
Jorge Lozano
Juan Ángel
Elías Mitrani
Elías
Alfonso Navia Monedero
Lawyer
Aurelio Puchol
Morenito de Valencia
Humberto G. Pérsico
Musician 'Los Millonarios' duet
Jose Antonio de Rivera
Singer
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