A Translator

A Translator

6.9

Apr 04 2019

2h 47m

Drama

A Russian Literature professor at the University of Havana is ordered to work as a translator for child victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster when they are sent to Cuba for medical treatment. Based on a true story.

Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro

Malin

Maricel Álvarez

Maricel Álvarez

Gladys

Yoandra Suárez

Yoandra Suárez

Isona

Milda Gecaite

Milda Gecaite

Olga

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