The Substitute(2022)
“Nobody is saved alone.”
Overview
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Director
Diego Lerman
Studio
Campo Cine
Revenue
$16K
Cast
Juan Minujín
as Lucio
Bárbara Lennie
as Mariela
Alfredo Castro
as El Chileno
Rita Cortese
as Amalia
María Merlino
as Clara
Lucas Arrúa
as Dilan
Renata Lerman
as Sol
Martín Kohan
as
Agustín Rittano
as El Perro Olmos
Belen Enguidanos
as Vanesa (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6 / 10
Box Office
$16K
Production Companies
Campo Cine • Vivo Film • Pimienta Films
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Where can I watch The Substitute?▼
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What is The Substitute about?▼
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
Who directed The Substitute?▼
The Substitute was directed by Diego Lerman and released in 2022. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is The Substitute?▼
The Substitute has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The Substitute?▼
The cast of The Substitute includes Juan Minujín as Lucio, Bárbara Lennie as Mariela, Alfredo Castro as El Chileno, Rita Cortese as Amalia, María Merlino as Clara and more.
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