Vengo Volviendo
Genres
Overview
Vengo Volviendo tells the story of Ismael, who was raised by his grandmother and seeks to leave Ecuador in order to migrate to the United States. Along the way, he encounters a host of interesting people and learns of some interesting tales.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
143 min
Release Date
2015-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.2
Alex Cisneros
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