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El rebozo de Soledad/Soledad’s Shawl poster
MEXICO · 1952

El rebozo de Soledad/Soledad’s Shawl

Roberto Gavaldón
sacrifice vs. comfort medical profession moral choice social responsibility class conflict
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Synopsis

Alberto Robles, a young doctor, is faced with the decision to surrender to a life full of comforts and luxuries or to continue dedicating himself body and soul to serving those who need it most.

Year1952
CountryMexico
DirectorRoberto Gavaldón
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