'Jungle Beat: The Movie' (2021)
This animated kids' movie shows viewers two different species--jungle animals and aliens--and how both species coexist.
The Shape of Things to Come
Teo, an intrepid child, lives with his father Luis in Lima, an electrician devoted to the creation of a strange machine. Lured by a feeling of independence, Teo joins a gang of young criminals, bringing turmoil to the relationship with his father.
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Teo, an intrepid child, lives with his father Luis in Lima, an electrician devoted to the creation of a strange machine. Lured by a feeling of independence, Teo joins a gang of young criminals, bringing turmoil to the relationship with his father.
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Genre:Drama, Science Fiction
Written By:Victor Huizar, Víctor Checa
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Runtime:82 minutes
Studio:Pierrot Films SAC, Mapimi Cine S.A., Salamandra Films, Doce Entertainment, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Dark Frame, Manosanta Studios, Mamahilda films
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