The Substitute

The Substitute

111 mins | Drama, Crime | Oct. 20, 2022

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

The Substitute

111 mins | Drama, Crime | Oct. 20, 2022

The Substitute
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers El Campo Cine, El Campo Cine
Original title El suplente
Directors Diego Lerman
Writers Luciana De Mello, María Meira, Diego Lerman

Cast

Juan Minujín

as Lucio

Bárbara Lennie

as Mariela

Alfredo Castro

as El Chileno

Rita Cortese

as Amalia

María Merlino

as Clara

Lucas Arrúa

as Dilan

Renata Lerman

as Sol