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The Son

1979Agliberto Melendez

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First work by the Dominican director Agliberto Meléndez (“Un Pasaje de Ida”). Based on a short story by Horacio Quiroga, it tells the story of a son who goes on a hunting trip and a father worried about his failure to return.

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What is The Son (1979) about?

First work by the Dominican director Agliberto Meléndez (“Un Pasaje de Ida”). Based on a short story by Horacio Quiroga, it tells the story of a son who goes on a hunting trip and a father worried about his failure to return.

Who stars in The Son?

The Son stars Julio Alvarado (El hijo), Romulo Rivas (El padre), Mercedes Diaz (La madre), Ricardo Rivas (El hijo (niño)), Danilo Taveras (El padre (voz)). The film was directed by Agliberto Melendez.

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