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Matías, a thirteen-year-old boy, experiences soccer's and adolescence's intense days, along with the pressure to fit in and stand out, the thrill of trying his first cigarette, and the discovery of first love. Between the demands of his environment and his own fears, Matías faces that fragile moment when growing up means taking risks, losing his innocence, and ultimately, finding himself.
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Matías, a thirteen-year-old boy, experiences soccer's and adolescence's intense days, along with the pressure to fit in and stand out, the thrill of trying his first cigarette, and the discovery of first love. Between the demands of his environment and his own fears, Matías faces that fragile moment when growing up means taking risks, losing his innocence, and ultimately, finding himself.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Iván Lipkies Barro
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Runtime:16 minutes
Studio:Centro de Diseño, Cine y Televisión, Vlady Realizadores
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