"Sometimes it’s good to talk to strangers."

2026

1h 55m

6.5(36 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A former communist militant and a "live and let live" man form an unlikely friendship on a park bench, sharing their life stories with humor and heart.

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Eduardo Blanco

Antonio Cardozo

Luis Brandoni

León Schwartz

Verónica Pelaccini

Clarita Schwartz

Agustín Aristarán

Gonzalo Menéndez Roberts

Manuela Menéndez

Laura

Matías Alarcón

Dealer

Alan Fernández

Rodrigo

Creative team

Directed by: Juan José Campanella
Written by: Juan José Campanella
Produced by: Muriel Cabeza

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