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The House of Water

1984 · 90 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Set in the 1920s in Venezuela, this political melodrama by Jacobo Penzo follows the decision of the fictional Cruz Elías León (Franklin Virguéz), a young Venezuelan poet, to give up a life of social and possibly mainstream political advancement to go back to his home and family in an isolated fishing village and combat the despotic military dictator in charge of the country.

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Original Title La casa de agua
Year 1984
Country Venezuela
Genre Drama
Director Jacobo Penzo
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (4 votes)

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The House of Water has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1984. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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