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Longtime friends Joaquín and Carol share more than a codependent relationship. They both lack a clear vision of where their lives are headed. Joaquín manages a drastic rupture with his immediate family due to the bigotry of a conservative figure towards his sexuality. Carol faces multiple unfruitful relationships that have provoked a recurring thought. The arrival of a third party unleashes a series of events that’ll determine the paths of each of them and the legitimacy of the relationship.
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Longtime friends Joaquín and Carol share more than a codependent relationship. They both lack a clear vision of where their lives are headed. Joaquín manages a drastic rupture with his immediate family due to the bigotry of a conservative figure towards his sexuality. Carol faces multiple unfruitful relationships that have provoked a recurring thought. The arrival of a third party unleashes a series of events that’ll determine the paths of each of them and the legitimacy of the relationship.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Benjamín I. Cardona
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Runtime:89 minutes
Studio:VXIII Productions, +Magenta
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