La sombra del ciprés es alargada (1990)

5.9/10 100 min Drama

Overview

Avila, early twentieth century. Pedro, a boy of nine years, accompanied by his tutor, comes to live in the house of Don Mateo, a teacher that from that moment will be responsible for his education. Pedro begins an almost familiar relationship with Doña Gregoria and Martina, wife and daughter of his master. The appearance of Alfredo, and roommate and colleague of studies, complete the circle of his emotional environment. Provincial life, relationships with peers and the special relationship between life and death instilled by Don Mateo, definitely will influence his future life.

Cast

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba

Mateo Lesmes

Fiorella Faltoyano

Doña Gregoria

Claudia Gravy

Leonor

María Rojo

Jane

María Luisa San José

Madre de Alfredo

Julián Pastor

Miguel Ángel García

Alfredo

Juana Cordero

Gustavo Ganem

María Jesús Hoyos

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