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Maroa (2005)

2005-01-01 · 1h 42m · EN
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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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Solveig HoogesteijnDirector

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Tristán UlloaTristán UlloaJoaquínYorlis DomínguezYorlis DomínguezMaroaElba EscobarElba EscobarBrígidaLuke GrandeLuke GrandeEzequiel

Keywords

Woman directorOrphanTalentFortune tellerChildren's homeGrandparent grandchild relationshipTeacherMusic teacherSlumCar thiefStolen carsOrchestraMozartMusic loverVenezuelaClarinetCaracas

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Orphan · TalentDialogue densityDramaDirector preference502644Actor preference8948 · 502641 · 502642Country preferenceVe

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Frequently asked questions about Maroa

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 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.

How long is Maroa?

Maroa has a runtime of 102 minutes.