Summaries

Due to the flood of the river Salado, the Gaitáns, a poor family living in the North of Argentina, have lost their house. Forced to make multiple train rides in order to escape the rising waters, they discover the people of the hinterland. When they are back, they are given a new house by a politician seeking votes. The only trouble is that it is situated in area liable to - flooding.—Guy Bellinger

Details

Keywords
  • flood
  • election campaign
  • poor people
  • populism
  • electoral dispute
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Apr 25, 1962
Countries of origin Argentina
Language Spanish
Filming locations Santa Fe, Argentina
Production companies Productora América Nuestra

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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