Overview

The drama tells the story of an Argentine elementary-school teacher sent by the government to a rural hamlet located in the northwestern province of Jujuy. It shows how he touches the lives of the villagers, especially the young and impressionable boy Verónico, whose mother died and father left to seek work when he was an infant. The film is based on a non-fiction book written by Fortunato Ramos, a rural teacher in northwest Argentina, that discusses his teaching experiences.

Cast

Juan José Camero, Gonzalo Morales, René Olaguivel, Guillermo Delgado, Leopoldo Abán, Ana María González, Fortunato Ramos, Juana Daniela Cáceres

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What is "The Debt" about?

The drama tells the story of an Argentine elementary-school teacher sent by the government to a rural hamlet located in the northwestern province of Jujuy. It shows how he touches the lives of the villagers, especially the young and impressionable boy Verónico, whose mother died and father left to seek work when he was an infant. The film is based on a non-fiction book written by Fortunato Ramos, a rural teacher in northwest Argentina, that discusses his teaching experiences.

When was "The Debt" released?

The Debt was released in 1988.

Who stars in "The Debt"?

The cast includes Juan José Camero, Gonzalo Morales, René Olaguivel, Guillermo Delgado.