Cartagena
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Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2009-11-18
Runtime: 93 mins
Director: Alain Monne
Writer: Alain Monne, Nathalie Vailloud
Spoken language: Español, Français
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original title: Cartagena
Production Companies: Thelma Films, Cine Nomine, ARTE France Cinéma
Production Countries: France
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