The Substitute
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.
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The Substitute
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 20, 2022
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
59%
Original Title
El suplente
Production Companies
Campo Cine, Arcadia, Bord Cadre Films, Esperanto Kino, Pimienta Films, Sovereign Films, Vivo Film
Director
Diego Lerman
Revenue
$16,059
Description
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.
