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Maroa (2005)

Drama

Eleven-year-old petty criminal Maroa lives with her violent grandmother Brigida in Caracas. After her boyfriend Carlos is involved in a shooting, Maroa is arrested and sent to a school where Joaquin conducts the youth orchestra, and he asks the naturally talented Maroa to join. Days now revolve around the classes that Joaquin, the shy and unconventional teacher, gives her. He is immediately interested in this talented young girl, who lacks all notion of discipline. Joaquin, the only person to offer hope in the midst of her rejection, finds that through Maroa, his world has also changed forever.

Release Date
September 26, 2005
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
6.5/10 (6 votes)

Director: Solveig Hoogesteijn

Cast: Tristán Ulloa, Yorlis Domínguez, Elba Escobar, Luke Grande, Víctor Cuica, Armando Gota

Production: Macu Films, C.A.
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Eleven-year-old petty criminal Maroa lives with her violent grandmother Brigida in Caracas. After her boyfriend Carlos is involved in a shooting, Maroa is arrested and sent to a school where Joaquin conducts the youth orchestra, and he asks the naturally talented Maroa to join. Days now revolve around the classes that Joaquin, the shy and unconventional teacher, gives her. He is immediately interested in this talented young girl, who lacks all notion of discipline. Joaquin, the only person to offer hope in the midst of her rejection, finds that through Maroa, his world has also changed forever.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/26/2005
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Cast

Tristán Ulloa

as Joaquín

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Yorlis Domínguez

as Maroa

Elba Escobar

as Brígida

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Luke Grande

as Ezequiel

Víctor Cuica

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Armando Gota

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maroa about?

Eleven-year-old petty criminal Maroa lives with her violent grandmother Brigida in Caracas. After her boyfriend Carlos is involved in a shooting, Maroa is arrested and sent to a school where Joaquin c…

How long is Maroa?

1h 42m

When was Maroa released?

September 26, 2005

Who directed Maroa?

Solveig Hoogesteijn

Who stars in Maroa?

Tristán Ulloa, Yorlis Domínguez, Elba Escobar

What genre is Maroa?

Drama