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202111 minPGdoc-short

Human Trafficking

The Fugitives

202111 minPGdoc-short

Two women devise escape plans in a residence, each needing to return home urgently to care for family members.

Human Trafficking

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Two women devise escape plans in a residence, each needing to return home urgently to care for family members.

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Maite Alberdi

Maite Alberdidirector

Maite Alberdi

Maite Alberdiwriter

Marta Olivarescast

Zoila Gonzálezcast

Sergio Chamy

Sergio Chamycast

Synopsis

Zoila and Marta share a residence, united by a common urgency to escape. Each day, they devise creative plans to leave their confinement. Zoila needs to return home to feed her husband, while Marta must care for her mother. Their friendship grows as they navigate the challenges of their situation, driven by the pressing demands of their families. The film captures their determination and the strategies they employ in their quest for freedom.

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