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Clandestine Childhood

Name: Clandestine Childhood
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-09-16
Cast: Ernesto Alterio, Natalia Oreiro, César Troncoso, Teo Gutiérrez Moreno, Cristina Banegas

2012 | 112 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off: It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Benjamín Ávila

Ernesto AlterioTio Beto
Natalia OreiroCristina / Charo
César TroncosoHoracio / Daniel
Teo Gutiérrez MorenoJuan / Ernesto Estrada
Cristina BanegasAbuela Amalia
Mayana NeivaCarmen
Douglas SimonGregorio
Violeta PalukasMaría
Candelaria IrigoyenVictoria
Lucas GarcíaFelipe