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House Swap (1985)

Genre :

Runtime : 1H 43M

Director : Juan Carlos Tabío

Synopsis

Gloria, Yolanda's mother, exchanges their old house in Guanabacoa for a modern apartment in Vedado to keep Yolanda away from her boyfriend, but her plans soon backfire.

Actors

Mario Balmaseda
Mario Balmaseda
Rine Cruz
Rine Cruz
Rosita Fornés
Rosita Fornés

Crews

Juan Carlos Tabío
Juan Carlos Tabío
Director

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