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The Border of the Dream (1957) · La frontera del sueño

Name: The Border of the Dream
Director: Esteban Sanz
Genre: Drama, Misterio, Nightmare, Suspense
Released: 1957
Duration: 29 min
Cast: Jaime John Gil, Carmen de Lugo, Carlos Escobar, Héctor Rivas, Manuel Franco

Original title: La frontera del sueño

1957 · Esteban Sanz · 29 min · Colombia · Edited by 1

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A story that moves between reality and fiction, in which a family event unleashes a curse that falls on the three main characters. Insomnia, madness and an enigmatic character guide the outcome of this illusion.

A 1957 title built around Drama, Misterio and Nightmare. Directed by Esteban Sanz.

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The Border of the Dream (1957) · La frontera del sueño

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