The Substitute
Nobody is saved alone.
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.
Cast
Juan Minujín
Lucio
Bárbara Lennie
Mariela
Alfredo Castro
El Chileno
Rita Cortese
Amalia
María Merlino
Clara
Lucas Arrúa
Dilan
Renata Lerman
Sol
Martín Kohan
Agustín Rittano
El Perro Olmos
Belen Enguidanos
Vanesa (voice)
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Storyline
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.
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