Clandestine Childhood (2012)

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Juan lives in clandestinity. Just like his mum, his dad and his adored uncle Beto, outside his home he has another name. At school, Juan is known as Ernesto. And he meets María, who only has one name. Based on true events, set in the Argentina of 1979, this film is one about love.

• Released: 2012-09-16
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 1h 52m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 63 votes

Directed by Benjamín Ávila.

Top cast

• Ernesto Alterio as Tio Beto
• Natalia Oreiro as Cristina / Charo
• César Troncoso as Horacio / Daniel
• Teo Gutiérrez Moreno as Juan / Ernesto Estrada
• Cristina Banegas as Abuela Amalia
• Mayana Neiva as Carmen
• Douglas Simon as Gregorio
• Violeta Palukas as María
• Candelaria Irigoyen as Victoria
• Lucas García as Felipe

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Clandestine Childhood

• United States: watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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