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The Journey of Arián
Arián, a young Basque girl, idealistic but naive, joins a ruthless terrorist gang and, hoping to prove her commitment, volunteers to participate in the kidnapping of the daughter of an important businessman.
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Arián, a young Basque girl, idealistic but naive, joins a ruthless terrorist gang and, hoping to prove her commitment, volunteers to participate in the kidnapping of the daughter of an important businessman.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Jordi Gasull, Patxi Amezcua
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Box Office:$291,345
Runtime:104 minutes
Studio:Montjuic Entertainment
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