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Accompanied by the songs of singer-songwriter José Antonio Labordeta, a poetic journey through the inhospitable shire of the Monegros, located in the region of Aragón, in Spain, in search of peace and isolation.
Top billed cast
- Salvador AriasSelf - Narrator (voice)
- José Antonio LabordetaSelf - Singer
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