
The Children of the War
War · Drama
Overview
Based on the lives of four boys, all of different social classes and psychological makeup, this film tries to reflect through them the political history of Argentina during the years leading up to the Malvinas War.
Top Cast
Gustavo Belatti
Gustavo Belatti
Gustavo Belatti


Gabriel Rovito
Gabriel Rovito
Gabriel Rovito
Leandro Regúnaga
Leandro Regúnaga
Leandro Regúnaga


Tina Serrano
Tina Serrano
Tina Serrano


Alfonso De Grazia
Alfonso De Grazia
Alfonso De Grazia


Héctor Alterio
Héctor Alterio
Héctor Alterio


Marta González
Marta González
Marta González


Emilia Mazer
Emilia Mazer
Emilia Mazer
Javier García
Javier García
Javier García
Guillermo Bernardo
Guillermo Bernardo
Guillermo Bernardo
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