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201683 min0documentary

7.1/ 10(21 ratings)• TMDB

Santoalla

201683 min0documentary

7.1/ 10(21 ratings)• TMDB

One Dutch man mysteriously disappears in the isolated village of Santoalla, leading to rising tensions between him, his partner, and local residents.

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One Dutch man mysteriously disappears in the isolated village of Santoalla, leading to rising tensions between him, his partner, and local residents.

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Andrew Beckerdirector

Daniel Mehrerdirector

Carlos Rodríguezcast

Jovita Rodríguezcast

Julio Rodríguezcast

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Martin and Margo Verfondern move to the remote village of Santoalla, Spain, seeking a fresh start. Their arrival stirs resentment among locals, which leads to conflict. The situation escalates when Martin disappears without a trace. Margo faces suspicion from the community as she tries to understand the circumstances surrounding his vanishing. This documentary runs for 83 minutes and is directed by Andrew Becker.

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