The Substitute

The Substitute

2022/10/20 • Released • Spanish

Drama
Crime
5.9
1h 51m

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

Casts
Juan Minujín

Juan Minujín

Lucio

Bárbara Lennie

Bárbara Lennie

Mariela

Alfredo Castro

Alfredo Castro

El Chileno

Rita Cortese

Rita Cortese

Amalia

María Merlino

Clara

Lucas Arrúa

Dilan

Renata Lerman

Sol

Martín Kohan

Agustín Rittano

Agustín Rittano

El Perro Olmos

Belen Enguidanos

Vanesa (voice)

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