There once was a man
Genres
Overview
Joan is a middle-aged man who, after a series of symptoms, discovers he has Parkinson's disease. Tremors in his hands and a sense of loss of control take over the protagonist. Over time, the tremors become more frequent and intense. In “Había una vez un hombre” we follow Joan on an emotional journey as he struggles to come to terms with her new reality and faces the physical and emotional challenges that the disease brings.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
2023-09-28
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Joan Maimó
Joan
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