Frontera sur (1998)

3.9/10 95 min Drama

Overview

This historical drama addresses European immigration to the Americas (in this case to Buenos Aires, Argentina) during the last two decades of the 19th century. Among its main characters are a Spanish immigrant, a German one, and an established "Argentine." They compete for the affection of a more established female Spanish immigrant, now a successful businesswoman, albeit a prostitute.

Cast

Jose Coronado

Roque Díaz Ouro

Maribel Verdú

Teresa / Piera

Federico Luppi

Ciriaco Maidana

Peter Lohmeyer

Hermann Frisch

Laura Novoa

Sara

Manuel Manquiña

Cassoulet

Luis Brandoni

Manuel Posse

Villanueva Cosse

Killer

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