Oubliette

Set in 13th century, a man locks himself in an oubliette, where he confronts human misery.

Cast

Jordi Armisén

as Narrador

Pablo de Miguel

as Bernardo de la Alba

Jesús Alonso

as Pícaro

Julio Serrano

as Pícaro #2

Julia González Miruri

as Bruja

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