Backroads
Top 10 Billed Cast
Antonio Lozano
Paquita
Felipe
Félix
Estrella
Tía Elvira
Tío Jorge
Abuela
Benita
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Overview
Spain, 1974. A teenager and his father are traveling in a car that is the only property they have. Their life is a continuous move by desolate coastal apartments in the tourism low season. When forced to change route and get away from sea, their lives will change dramatically.
Release Date
1997-11-28
Average
5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
The small but graniosos happenings of the time.
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