Etiqueta: Poverty
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Children of the night (Los hijos de la noche)
The story revolves around three thieves, poor of solemnity, facing the imminent Christmas with hunger and cold in their positions. In a bar, they discover a … Read more
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The papiruse (La papirusa)
A man emigrates to Cuba with the intention of building up a fortune. Thanks to his adventurous spirit, he manages to buy a cigarette factory. Having gained … Read more
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Today is a holiday (Hoy es fiesta)
Ignoring the fierce opposition of the housekeeper, the neighbors use the opportunity to go to the rooftop terrace on a bank holiday. Invading the rooftop terrace … Read more
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Irene, or the treasure (Irene, o el tesoro)
Irene is a young widow that recently had a miscarriage. She feels obliged to go to live with her parents-in-law, Dimas and Justina: he is a miserly … Read more
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Unfinished symphony (Sinfonía inacabada)
In Vienna, 1814, the young composer Franz Schubert, on the verge of misery, manages to survive thanks to the help of his friends. With emotion, his first … Read more
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The handkerchief of the wandering lady (El pañuelo de la dama errante)
Benigno is a poor man that has hardly any money to eat. He lives humbly with his daughter, Lolita, and her boyfriend, Timoteo. Two strangers arrive … Read more
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The Bonds of Interest (Los intereses creados)
Leandro and Crispín arrive to a prosperous small city seeking a strike of good luck to improve their lives. Given that Leandro is the youngest and … Read more
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The slab of dreams (La losa de los sueños)
Rosina lives with her mother Mrs. Rosa and her two sisters, Leonor and Estela, in absolute poverty, in the poorest part of the city. They survive … Read more
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Pin pricks (Alfilerazos)
Remigio and his young wife have to emigrate from their country due to poverty. In the destination country, after great calamities and the loss of their … Read more
