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The Network of Freedom (2017)

France, beginning of World War II. Hélène Studler is a nun who has been dedicated to the care of orphans and the abandoned people. But the times have changed, the people are living a whole revolt, the Germansoldiers have entered their city and the reality that now faces far exceeds the harshness to which they are accustomed: Hélène discovers that near her locality, the Nazis have installed a concentration camp. Along with some people of the city, several of her Sisters Daughters of Charity plot a whole plan to free the captives from their tragic end.

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Top billed cast

Assumpta SernaSœur Hélène Studler
Pablo SantamaríaOthon
Pablo ViñaPère Alphonse
Luisa GavasaSœur Louise
Raúl EscuderoOfficier allemand
Antonio ReyesOfficier de Lorraine
Javier BódaloRoger Gueriach
Juan LombarderoMonsieur Mimile
Giulia CharmWanda
Marian ArahuetesSuzette

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