With a duration of less than two hours, the film tells the story of Lucio, a substitute teacher at a school who finds himself involved in a challenging situation.
National cinema tends to be very successful among Argentine viewers. Netflix. Locally produced films are preferred by millions of users who identify with the actors, locations and plots, often based on real events.
In this context, in recent weeks a Argentinian movie with very good reviews that has the leading role of the great Juan Minujin. Is called The substitutedirected by Diego Lerman, reached Netflix in 2023. This drama lasts 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What it is about, The Substitute, the Argentine Netflix film
The film follows the life of Lucio, a high school teacher who finds himself in a challenging situation when the regular teacher of his class suddenly retires for health reasons.
Lucio, a committed teacher, temporarily assumes the responsibility of leading the class. As he immerses himself in the world of his students, he faces challenges beyond academic teaching, from personal problems to tensions in the school environment.
Lucio struggles to gain the trust of his students and experiences significant personal growth as he navigates these difficulties. The film explores themes such as empathy, education and self-improvement, highlighting the impact a teacher can have on the lives of their students and vice versa.
Trailer for El suplente, the Argentine Netflix film
Cast of The Substitute
- Juan Minujín as Lucio
- Alfredo Castro as El Chileno
- Barbara Lennie as Mariela
- Rita Cortese as Amalia
- María Merlino as Clara
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