Time Out
Jan 01 1998
•2h 0m
•Comedy, War
The whimsical and joyous parade of ridiculous events satirize the war that rages in Colombia right now and exposes the real spirit of those who inhabit such a beautiful country.
Cast
See allEmma Suárez
María
Raúl J. Sender
José Josu
Nicolás Montero
Carlos
César Mora
Sargento García
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