This dramatic story follows a young Nicaraguan immigrant, Irene, as she faces the challenges of life in the U.S. and re-evaluates her relationships with her boyfriend and family. "After the Earthquake" explores the immigrant experience, particularly the cultural, political and economic differences between life in North and Latin America.
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Mário Lara as Bernardo
Lourdes Portillo Director
Poland 01 June 1979
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