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The Companion (2016)

Movie ★ 6.0 104 min

Drama

At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.

Pavel Giroud Director Pavel Giroud Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 11, 2016
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt5095010
Country
Panama, ,
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Themes

Cast

Yotuel Romero Yotuel Romero Horacio Romero Armando Miguel Gómez Daniel Guerrero Camila Arteche Lisandra Jazz Vilá Jazz Vilá Boris Yailene Sierra Doctora Yerlín Pérez López Chely Iván Colas Padre de Daniel Jorge Molina Jorge Molina El Yiky Michel Pentón Preso de remplazo Broselianda Hernández La Madre Modesto Agüero Comentarista deportivo Héctor Vinent Campeón Olímpico de Boxeo

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Companion about?
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
Who directed The Companion?
The Companion was directed by Pavel Giroud.
Who stars in The Companion?
The Companion stars Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Camila Arteche, Jazz Vilá.
When was The Companion released?
The Companion is a 2016 drama film.
Where can I watch The Companion?
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