The Quispe Girls

Aug 31, 2013

1h 23m

★ 7.2

Overview

Based on a true story occurred in 1974, this is the tale of sisters Justa, Lucia, and Luciana Quispe, sheperds in the Chilean altiplano who lead a solitary life. A visitor brings news about a law that might change their way of living. This event forces the women to question their existence and relentlessly brings them to a tragic end.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Fernando

Alfredo Castro

Luciana Quispe

Francisca Gavilán

Justa Quispe

Digna Quispe

Lucía Quispe

Catalina Saavedra

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