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The Substitute

The Substitute

2022·Movie·1h 51m15

Drama, Crime

5.9 / 10 (45 votes)

Nobody is saved alone.

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

Directed by
Diego Lerman
Original language
Español
Released
20 October 2022

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Juan Minujín

    Juan Minujín

    Lucio

  • Bárbara Lennie

    Bárbara Lennie

    Mariela

  • Alfredo Castro

    Alfredo Castro

    El Chileno

  • Rita Cortese

    Rita Cortese

    Amalia

  • MM

    María Merlino

    Clara

  • LA

    Lucas Arrúa

    Dilan

  • RL

    Renata Lerman

    Sol

  • Martín Kohan

    Martín Kohan

  • Agustín Rittano

    Agustín Rittano

    El Perro Olmos

  • BE

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