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Basque Country, Spain, 1980s. In Bilbao, a gray city dominated by political corruption and nationalist terrorism, Charli works as a chauffeur for Oliveira, a businessman engaged in shady deals. Alarmed by a series of threats and attacks, Oliveira decides to entrust Charli with the protection of his daughter Marta.
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Basque Country, Spain, 1980s. In Bilbao, a gray city dominated by political corruption and nationalist terrorism, Charli works as a chauffeur for Oliveira, a businessman engaged in shady deals. Alarmed by a series of threats and attacks, Oliveira decides to entrust Charli with the protection of his daughter Marta.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Emilio Martínez Lázaro, Alfredo Montoya, José Ángel Esteban, Carlos López
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Box Office:$306,737
Runtime:105 minutes
Studio:Lolafilms, TVE, Vía Digital
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