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There once was a man
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There once was a man

Sep 28, 2023
0h 13m
★ 10.0

Overview

Joan is a middle-aged man who, after a series of symptoms, discovers he has Parkinson's disease. Tremors in his hands and a sense of loss of control take over the protagonist. Over time, the tremors become more frequent and intense. In “Había una vez un hombre” we follow Joan on an emotional journey as he struggles to come to terms with her new reality and faces the physical and emotional challenges that the disease brings.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Mirall Produccions
Ítaca Studio

Cast

Joan Maimó

Joan

Joan Maimó

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