
The Request
Drama
Overview
In the late 40's, in a post-war environment, Luis is nine years old and lives the constant absence of his mother. Mrs. Acela has an unusual job, helps "to die", but her son does not know exactly what his job is and all the time he is worried. About to turn years Luis makes a request that will mark his life.
Top Cast


Ana Monterrubio
Ana Monterrubio
Acela
Ana Monterrubio
Acela
Matías Guzmán Salles
Matías Guzmán Salles
Luis
Matías Guzmán Salles
Luis
Marco Antonio Treviño
Marco Antonio Treviño
Sr. Velasco
Marco Antonio Treviño
Sr. Velasco
Copatzin Borbón
Copatzin Borbón
Enfermo terminal
Copatzin Borbón
Enfermo terminal


Paulino Partida
Paulino Partida
Nevero
Paulino Partida
Nevero
Jud Barbosa
Jud Barbosa
Rosa
Jud Barbosa
Rosa


Rodolfo Guzmán
Rodolfo Guzmán
Papá escuela
Rodolfo Guzmán
Papá escuela
Cristina Esquivel
Cristina Esquivel
Sra. Velázquez
Cristina Esquivel
Sra. Velázquez
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