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Lucky Star (1997)
Director: Ricardo Franco
Cast: Antonio Resines, Maribel VerdĂș, Jordi MollĂ , RamĂłn Barea
Runtime95 min
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Rafael, a lonely 40-something butcher, saves a pregnant Marina from an assault by her boyfriend Daniel. Rafael agrees to take Marina in and they happily raise the child together. Years later, Daniel re-enters their lives and turns them upside down.
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Lucky Star (1997) is a critically acclaimed Spanish drama film directed by Ricardo Franco. The film follows the story of a lonely butcher who takes in a pregnant woman and helps raise her child, only to have their lives turned upside down years later by the return of the woman's former boyfriend. The film has received positive reviews from critics for its emotional storytelling and performances.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and emotional depth of Lucky Star, the 1997 film directed by Ricardo Franco. The unlikely friendship that develops between the lonely butcher Rafael and the pregnant Marina he takes in offers a poignant exploration of loneliness, family, and the complexities of human connection.
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Lucky Star is a 1997 drama film directed by Ricardo Franco and starring Antonio Resines, Jordi MollĂĄ and Maribel VerdĂș. Critically acclaimed, the film won five Goya Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Score. Ricardo Franco made just one more film; he died of a heart attack in 1998.
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