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Sweet Potatoes(2021)
Status: Released
Date: 2021-09-05
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1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico
Movie: Sweet Potatoes
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Jorge Adrián Espíndola
Luis Miramontes
Emilio Cuaik
Carl Djerassi
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1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
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2021-09-05
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